Origin
Barnumville, VT
Afternoon in Barnumville on Sunday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barnumville, VT to Bennington, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barnumville, VT
Tim Dusenberry
Bennington, VT
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
Barnumville to Bennington is 26.2 miles and takes about 40m via U.S. Route 7, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Vermont, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Primarily a highway-focused experience, this trip is ideal for a quick transit or a leisurely half-day excursion. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about overnight stays or extensive planning, making it a straightforward option for travelers.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 7 | 22.2 mi | 30m |
| Barnumville Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Depot Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Highland Avenue | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| North Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bennington Bypass | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Beech Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 7
— 22.2 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barnumville, VT and Bennington, VT.
1
Start on High Meadow Way
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
High Meadow Way
2
Continue on Beech Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Beech Street
3
Turn right onto Barnumville Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Barnumville Road
4
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Highland Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto VT 11; VT 30
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 7 South: Bennington
7
Merge onto US 7
21 mi
·
28 min
·
U.S. Route 7
8
Merge onto US 7; VT 279
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Bennington Bypass
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 7
Toward US 7 South: Bennington Downtown
10
Continue on US 7
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Street
11
Turn right onto Depot Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
12
Turn left onto VT 9
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
VT 9
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 24.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Highland Avenue
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
VT 11; VT 30 / Depot Street
At end of road, turn left onto VT 11; VT 30 / Depot Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward US 7 South: Bennington
Navigation decision point
Toward US 7 South: Bennington
3
2.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 7 / U.S. Route 7
Merge onto US 7 / U.S. Route 7
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
24.4 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.22 one way
$8.44 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Bennington, VT
Afternoon in Bennington on Sunday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
40m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 85% of the drive taking place on faster roads. You'll spend the longest uninterrupted stretch, 22.2 miles, on U.S. Route 7. Expect a steady pace for most of the journey, with minimal deviations from the main thoroughfare. The road conditions are generally consistent, offering a straightforward driving experience without significant changes in terrain or road type.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.2 mi on U.S. Route 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 7 and Barnumville Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near Highland Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 26.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.4 miles (Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (VT 11; VT 30 / Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.2 miles on U.S. Route 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bennington, VT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (VT 11; VT 30 / Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bennington, VT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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