Origin
Winooski, VT
Night in Winooski on Sunday
Local time
9:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winooski, VT to Bennington, VT
Drive Time
3h 16m
Distance
124.8 mi
201 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 4m
★
6 AM
3h 16m
8 AM
3h 40m
10 AM
3h 25m
12 PM
3h 22m
3 PM
3h 26m
5 PM
3h 39m
8 PM
3h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Bennington, VT
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Winooski to Bennington covers 124.8 miles and takes approximately 3 hours and 16 minutes behind the wheel. This journey through the Northeast remains entirely within Vermont, making it a manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $20 on fuel for the trek, which relies heavily on US 7 as your primary artery. Because the route is straightforward and efficient, it works perfectly for those looking to reach the southern end of the state without unnecessary detours. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a weekend getaway, the simplicity of this path allows for a stress-free experience.
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
62.4 miles from Winooski, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 75% of your travel occurring on major roads like the Ethan Allen Highway and Shelburne Road. You will find yourself settling into a steady pace, particularly during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 85.3 miles along US 7. While the road is designed for efficiency, the transition from the northern region of Winooski toward the southern landscape of Bennington keeps the drive feeling productive. Expect a consistent experience behind the wheel where the road conditions remain fairly uniform throughout the duration of your trip. It is a practical route that favors steady movement over technical local navigation.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 85.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 7 and Ethan Allen Highway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near East Spring Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 124.8 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: at 0.3 miles (East Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4 miles (I 189): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Spring Street
Turn right onto East Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
5
4 mi into trip
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~6m in
|
I 189
Merge onto I 189
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 7 / Shelburne Road
Turn left onto US 7 / Shelburne Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
37.5 mi into trip
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~58m in
|
US 7
Enter roundabout onto US 7 toward VT 125
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward VT 125
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 7 | 85.3 mi | 2h 13m |
| Ethan Allen Highway | 22.5 mi | 32m |
| Shelburne Road | 6.8 mi | 13m |
| U.S. Route 7 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| I 89 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| I 189 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Depot Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Spring Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 7
— 85.3 mi, about 2h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winooski, VT and Bennington, VT.
1
Start on East Allen Street
182 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Allen Street
2
Turn right onto US 2; US 7
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto East Spring Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Spring Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn slight left onto VT 15
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Allen Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 89
6
Merge onto I 89
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 89
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
8
Merge onto I 189
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 189
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn left onto US 7
6.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Shelburne Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on US 7
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
11
Continue on US 7
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 7
12
Continue on US 7
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
13
Enter roundabout onto US 7
348 ft
·
16 sec
·
US 7
Toward VT 125
14
Continue on US 7
85 mi
·
2 hr 13 min
·
US 7
Toward VT 125
Use the straight lane.
15
Merge onto US 7; VT 279
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Bennington Bypass
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 7
Toward US 7 South: Bennington Downtown
17
Continue on US 7
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Street
18
Turn right onto Depot Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
19
Turn left onto VT 9
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
VT 9
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal schedule. Budget for one scheduled stop to stretch your legs, which will help keep you alert during the 3-hour and 16-minute transit. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge early on, as $20 should cover your needs, but local pricing can vary along the US 7 corridor. Because the majority of your time is spent on the highway, try to avoid peak commuting hours to ensure you maintain a smooth, uninterrupted pace. Taking advantage of the single planned stop will make the 124.8-mile journey feel significantly shorter and more comfortable.
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 62.4 miles from Winooski, VT, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.3 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 80 miles or 2h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.4 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 40m
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 Winooski, 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 Winooski, VT
This is one driving day of about 124.8 miles and 3h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Winooski, 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 US 7 for about 85.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.4 mi from Winooski, VT · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.4 miles from Winooski, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 7 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.3 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.98 one way
$39.96 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $21.90 | $43.80 |
| premium | $4.83 | $23.72 | $47.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.73 | $55.45 |
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: 43.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.10 | $5.99 |
| Efficient EV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.92 | $4.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.47 | $7.99 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Bennington, VT
Night in Bennington on Sunday
Local time
9:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 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 16m 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 Winooski, VT to Bennington, VT covers 124.8 miles and takes about 3h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 7, Ethan Allen Highway, Shelburne Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.4 miles from Winooski, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.98 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 124.8 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: at 0.3 miles (East Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4 miles (I 189): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Winooski, VT to Bennington, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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