Origin
Stratton Valley, VT
Afternoon in Stratton Valley on Friday
Local time
2:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stratton Valley, VT to North Bennington, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
35.2 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stratton Valley, VT
Andrea Davis
North Bennington, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stratton Valley, VT to North Bennington, VT covers 35.2 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on U.S. Route 7, Vermont Route 30, Vermont Route 11 30 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.8 miles on U.S. Route 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 35.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 55m highway drive covering 35.2 miles, with most of the trip on U.S. Route 7 and Vermont Route 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.8 miles on U.S. Route 7.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
U.S. Route 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,880 ft
642 ft
Total Climb
1,182 ft
Total Descent
2,344 ft
Highest Point
1,880 ft
~7.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,238 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 7 and Vermont Route 30. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Stratton Mountain Access Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Stratton Mountain Access Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Lower Taylor Hill Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 32.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Stratton Mountain Access Road
Turn left onto Stratton Mountain Access Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lower Taylor Hill Road
Turn sharp left onto Lower Taylor Hill Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
32.8 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward VT 7A North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward VT 7A North
5
35 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Prospect Street
At end of road, turn right onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
5
35.2 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
VT 67 / Bank Street
Turn left onto VT 67 / Bank Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 7 | 19.8 mi | 27m |
| Vermont Route 30 | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Vermont Route 11 30 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Depot Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Overlea Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Lower Taylor Hill Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Mechanic Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Harwood Hill Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 7
— 19.8 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stratton Valley, VT and North Bennington, VT.
1
Start on Stratton West Road
241 ft
·
11 sec
·
Stratton West Road
2
Turn left onto Stratton Mountain Access Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Stratton Mountain Access Road
3
Turn sharp left onto Lower Taylor Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lower Taylor Hill Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto VT 30
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Vermont Route 30
5
At end of road, turn left onto VT 11; VT 30
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 11 30
6
Continue on VT 11; VT 30
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Depot Street
7
Continue on VT 11; VT 30
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Depot Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 7 South: Bennington
9
Merge onto US 7
20 mi
·
27 min
·
U.S. Route 7
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward VT 7A
11
Keep slight right at fork
482 ft
·
13 sec
Toward VT 7A North
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto VT 7A
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Harwood Hill Road
13
Turn left onto Overlea Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Overlea Road
14
Continue on Mechanic Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mechanic Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto Prospect Street
429 ft
·
15 sec
·
Prospect Street
16
Turn right onto Sage Street
179 ft
·
6 sec
·
Sage Street
17
Turn right onto VT 67A
444 ft
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
18
Turn left onto VT 67
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bank Street
19
Arrive at destination
VT 67
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from Stratton Valley, VT · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Stratton Valley, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Bennington, VT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into North Bennington, VT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.67 one way
$11.33 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.23 | $12.47 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.74 | $13.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
North Bennington, VT
Afternoon in North Bennington on Friday
Local time
2:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Manchester, VT
18 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Stratton Valley, VT to North Bennington, VT covers 35.2 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Route 7, Vermont Route 30, Vermont Route 11 30. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 miles from Stratton Valley, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Stratton Mountain Access Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Lower Taylor Hill Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 32.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Stratton Valley, VT to North Bennington, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 642 ft to 1,880 ft elevation with about 1,182 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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