Bennington, VT Road Trips

With 33 routes heading out and 15 heading in, Bennington, VT works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 97 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Bennington, VT head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

48

Longest Drive

171.5 mi

Berkshire, VT

Quickest Drive

34m

Wilmington, VT

Plan Around Bennington, VT

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Bennington, VT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Bakersfield, VT to Bennington, VT 162.7 mi · 4h 8m Barre, VT to Bennington, VT 119.9 mi · 2h 59m Bridport, VT to Bennington, VT 89.4 mi · 2h 20m Hartland, VT to Bennington, VT 87.8 mi · 2h 6m

Continue From Bennington, VT

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Bennington, VT to Berkshire, VT 171.5 mi · 4h 22m Bennington, VT to Franklin, VT 166.5 mi · 4h 12m Bennington, VT to Lyndon, VT 163.6 mi · 3h 33m Bennington, VT to Bakersfield, VT 158.8 mi · 4h 8m

Trips from Bennington, VT

Bennington, VT to Berkshire, VT

171.5 mi 4h 22m

Bennington, VT to Franklin, VT

166.5 mi 4h 12m

Bennington, VT to Lyndon, VT

163.6 mi 3h 33m

Bennington, VT to Bakersfield, VT

158.8 mi 4h 8m

Bennington, VT to Johnson, VT

156.7 mi 3h 51m

Bennington, VT to Cambridge, VT

145.9 mi 3h 48m

Bennington, VT to Hardwick, VT

145.7 mi 3h 36m

Bennington, VT to Milton, VT

137.6 mi 3h 35m

Bennington, VT to Colchester, VT

129.2 mi 3h 22m

Bennington, VT to Essex Junction, VT

124.9 mi 3h 13m

Bennington, VT to Winooski, VT

124.8 mi 3h 16m

Bennington, VT to Huntington, VT

115.5 mi 3h

Bennington, VT to Hinesburg, VT

113.3 mi 2h 55m

Bennington, VT to Lincoln, VT

101.3 mi 2h 40m

Bennington, VT to Sharon, VT

98.3 mi 2h 29m

Bennington, VT to Hartford, VT

98.1 mi 2h 18m

Bennington, VT to Bristol, VT

96.4 mi 2h 29m

Bennington, VT to Bridport, VT

89.4 mi 2h 19m

Driving from Bennington, VT

On average, trips departing from Bennington, VT run 97 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 27m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 172 miles (4h 22m), while the shortest is just 25 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Bennington, VT are Berkshire, VT (171.5 mi, 4h 22m), Franklin, VT (166.5 mi, 4h 12m), Lyndon, VT (163.6 mi, 3h 33m), Bakersfield, VT (158.8 mi, 4h 8m), and Johnson, VT (156.7 mi, 3h 51m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in VT currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 97-mile trip from Bennington, VT, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 33 mapped routes leaving Bennington, VT and 15 routes heading into Bennington, VT, covering 48 total connections. Distances range from 25 to 172 miles.

The longest mapped route from Bennington, VT covers 172 miles and takes approximately 4h 22m. Shorter options start at just 25 miles.

The average route from Bennington, VT runs about 97 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 27m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 97-mile trip from Bennington, VT costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Bennington, VT include Berkshire, VT, Franklin, VT, Lyndon, VT and Bakersfield, VT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.