The drive from Sutton, VT to Bennington, VT covers 173.5 miles and takes about 3h 52m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 91, U.S. Route 7, Vermont Route 11 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 102.1 miles on I 91.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86.8 miles from Sutton, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 48m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 52m. Total distance: 173.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 3h 52m highway drive covering 173.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and U.S. Route 7. The longest continuous stretch is about 102.1 miles on I 91.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 91 is the longest continuous segment at about 102.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and U.S. Route 7. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Center Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 52m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (US 5 / Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 111.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Center Street
Turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip|~16m in|US 5 / Depot Street
Turn left onto US 5 / Depot Street
Navigation decision point
6
111.9 mi into trip|~2h 17m in
Take the exit toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls
5
112.1 mi into trip|~2h 18m in|VT 103 / Rockingham Road
At end of road, turn left onto VT 103 / Rockingham Road
Navigation decision point
5
171.7 mi into trip|~3h 48m in|US 7 / U.S. Route 7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7 / U.S. Route 7 toward US 7 South: Bennington Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 7 South: Bennington Downtown
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Sutton, VT to Bennington, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Bellows Falls along the way.
Bellows Falls
111.9 mi in|~2h 17m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 91
102.1 mi
1h 58m
U.S. Route 7
22.5 mi
30m
Vermont Route 11
17.1 mi
26m
Rockingham Road
6.5 mi
9m
Calendar Brook Road
4.5 mi
10m
Vermont Route 11 West
4.4 mi
6m
Simonsville Road
3.7 mi
5m
Lynburke Road
2.7 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 102.1 mi, about 1h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sutton, VT and Bennington, VT.
1
Start on Burke Road
182 ft·12 sec·Burke Road
2
Turn left onto Center Street
157 ft·4 sec·Center Street
3
Turn slight left onto Calendar Brook Road
4.5 mi·10 min·Calendar Brook Road
4
Turn straight onto US 5
2.7 mi·4 min·Lynburke Road
5
Continue on US 5
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
6
Turn left onto US 5
0.1 mi·11 sec·Depot Street
7
Continue on US 5
1.0 mi·1 min·Broad Street
8
Continue on US 5
0.4 mi·36 sec·Memorial Drive
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward I 91
10
Merge onto I 91
102 mi·1 hr 58 min·I 91
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·41 sec
Exit 6Toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls
12
At end of road, turn left onto VT 103
6.5 mi·9 min·Rockingham Road
13
Continue on VT 103
2.5 mi·4 min·Vermont Route 103 South
14
Continue on VT 11; VT 103
1.2 mi·3 min·South Main Street
15
Continue on VT 11
4.4 mi·6 min·Vermont Route 11 West
16
Continue on VT 11
3.7 mi·5 min·Simonsville Road
17
Continue on VT 11
5.6 mi·8 min·Vermont Route 11
18
Continue on VT 100; VT 11
0.4 mi·59 sec·North Main Street
19
Continue on VT 11
12 mi·17 min·Vermont Route 11
20
Continue on VT 11; VT 30
1.3 mi·2 min·Depot Street
21
Continue on VT 11; VT 30
0.5 mi·56 sec·Depot Street
22
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward US 7 South: Bennington
23
Merge onto US 7
22 mi·29 min·U.S. Route 7
24
Merge onto US 7; VT 279
0.2 mi·14 sec·Bennington Bypass
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7
0.9 mi·1 min·U.S. Route 7
Toward US 7 South: Bennington Downtown
26
Continue on US 7
0.3 mi·47 sec·North Street
27
Turn right onto Depot Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Depot Street
28
Turn left onto VT 9
0.1 mi·23 sec·Main Street
29
Arrive at destination
VT 9
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 86.8 miles from Sutton, VT, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 38 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.8 miles or 1h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bennington, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sutton, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sutton, VT
This is one driving day of about 173.5 miles and 3h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Sutton, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 91 for about 102.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.8 mi from Sutton, VT
· 1h 48m into the drive
The midpoint is around 86.8 miles from Sutton, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 91 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.1 miles.
Arriving in Bennington, VT
The final approach into Bennington, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bennington, VT.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 83.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.93 one way
$55.86 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$30.73
$61.46
premium
$4.86
$33.22
$66.45
diesel
$5.61
$38.31
$76.61
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.1
0
$18.22
$8.33
Efficient EV
43.4
0
$15.18
$6.94
EV Truck/SUV
69.4
0
$24.29
$11.10
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Sutton, VT
Morning
in Sutton on Saturday
Local time
11:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bennington, VT
Morning
in Bennington on Saturday
Local time
11:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Charlestown, NH
87 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 52m 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 Sutton, VT to Bennington, VT covers 173.5 miles and takes about 3h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, U.S. Route 7, Vermont Route 11. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.8 miles from Sutton, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 52m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (US 5 / Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 111.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Sutton, VT to Bennington, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Bellows Falls along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
