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Trip from Williston, VT to Bennington, VT

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 13m

Distance

124.3 mi

200 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 2m ★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 37m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 23m
5 PM
3h 36m
8 PM
3h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Williston, VT

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Bennington, VT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Williston, VT to Bennington, VT covers 124.3 miles and takes about 3h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Main Street, Vermont Route 116, Franklin Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.6 miles on North Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.01 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

62.2 miles from Williston, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 13m. Total distance: 124.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (15%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 13m drive with frequent turns across 124.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 54.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near VT 2A / Saint George Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 13m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (VT 2A / Saint George Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8 miles (VT 116 / Vermont Route 116): Lane positioning matters here; at 29 miles (VT 116 / South 116 Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | VT 2A / Saint George Road

Turn sharp left onto VT 2A / Saint George Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

6
8 mi into trip | ~13m in | VT 116 / Vermont Route 116

At end of road, turn left onto VT 116 / Vermont Route 116

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
3
29 mi into trip | ~45m in | VT 116 / South 116 Road

Turn left onto VT 116 / South 116 Road

Navigation decision point

4
41.1 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | US 7 / U.S. Route 7 South

At end of road, turn left onto US 7 / U.S. Route 7 South

Navigation decision point

5
122.5 mi into trip | ~3h 9m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Main Street 54.6 mi 1h 22m
Vermont Route 116 14.2 mi 21m
Franklin Street 14.1 mi 23m
Ethan Allen Highway 10.9 mi 16m
Case Street 6.1 mi 8m
South 116 Road 5.5 mi 8m
North 116 Road 4.1 mi 6m
Saint George Road 3.7 mi 5m
Longest stretch: North Main Street — 54.6 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Williston, VT and Bennington, VT.

1

Start on North Williston Road

18 ft · 1 sec · North Williston Road
2

Continue on US 2

2.3 mi · 4 min · Williston Road
3

Turn sharp left onto VT 2A

3.7 mi · 5 min · Saint George Road
4

Continue on VT 2A

2.0 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 2A
5

At end of road, turn left onto VT 116

14 mi · 21 min · Vermont Route 116
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on VT 116

4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road
7

Continue on VT 17; VT 116

0.9 mi · 1 min · Rockydale Road
8

Continue on VT 17; VT 116

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Street
9

Continue on VT 17; VT 116

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Main Street
10

Continue on VT 17; VT 116

0.6 mi · 53 sec · West Street
11

Continue on VT 17; VT 116

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Stony Hill Road
12

Turn left onto VT 116

2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road
13

Continue on VT 116

3.4 mi · 5 min · South 116 Road
14

Continue on VT 116

6.1 mi · 8 min · Case Street
15

Turn right onto VT 116

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Ossie Road
16

At end of road, turn left onto US 7

1.1 mi · 1 min · U.S. Route 7 South
17

Continue on US 7

11 mi · 16 min · Ethan Allen Highway
18

Continue on US 7; VT 73

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Conant Square
19

Continue on US 7; VT 73

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Center Street
20

Continue on US 7

14 mi · 23 min · Franklin Street
21

Continue on US 7

55 mi · 1 hr 22 min · North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
22

Merge onto US 7; VT 279

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Bennington Bypass
23

Keep slight right at fork onto US 7

0.9 mi · 1 min · U.S. Route 7
Toward US 7 South: Bennington Downtown
24

Continue on US 7

0.3 mi · 47 sec · North Street
25

Turn right onto Depot Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Depot Street
26

Turn left onto VT 9

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Main Street
27

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 62.2 miles from Williston, VT, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 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 27 miles or 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 62.2 miles or 1h 37m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 38m

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 Williston, 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 Williston, VT

This is one driving day of about 124.3 miles and 3h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Williston, 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 North Main Street for about 54.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 62.2 mi from Williston, VT · 1h 37m into the drive

town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brandon, VT

62 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

Bristol, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brandon, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 62.2 miles from Williston, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

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

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...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 68.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.01 one way

$40.02 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $22.02 $44.03
premium $4.86 $23.80 $47.61
diesel $5.61 $27.44 $54.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.3 0 $13.05 $5.97
Efficient EV 31.1 0 $10.88 $4.97
EV Truck/SUV 49.7 0 $17.40 $7.96

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (65% 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

Williston, VT

Night in Williston on Thursday

Local time

11:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bennington, VT

Night in Bennington on Thursday

Local time

11:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

36°F

Brandon, VT

62 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

9 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 13m 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 Williston, VT to Bennington, VT covers 124.3 miles and takes about 3h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, Vermont Route 116, Franklin Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.2 miles from Williston, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.01 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 13m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (VT 2A / Saint George Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8 miles (VT 116 / Vermont Route 116): Lane positioning matters here; at 29 miles (VT 116 / South 116 Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Williston, VT to Bennington, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park.

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