Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bennington, VT
Andrea Davis
Arlington, VT
Wikimedia Commons
The drive from Bennington, VT to Arlington, VT covers 16.7 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on U.S. Route 7, Vermont Route 313, Vermont Route 7A for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11 miles on U.S. Route 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 7 | 11 mi | 14m |
| Vermont Route 313 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Vermont Route 7A | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| U.S. Route 7 North | 1 mi | 1m |
| Depot Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bennington Bypass | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington, VT and Arlington, VT.
Start on VT 9
Turn right onto Depot Street
Merge onto US 7
Continue on US 7
Merge onto US 7; VT 279
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7
Take the exit
Turn left onto VT 313
At end of road, turn right onto VT 7A; VT 313
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 15.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto US 7 / North Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7 / U.S. Route 7
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward VT 313: Arlington, Sunderland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto VT 313 / Vermont Route 313
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto VT 7A; VT 313 / Vermont Route 7A
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.78 one way
$5.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $3.09 | $6.17 |
| premium | $5.07 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Bennington on Friday
Local time
7:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Arlington on Friday
Local time
7:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
16.7 mi in 25m, mostly highway — 11 mi of that is on U.S. Route 7.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 7 and Vermont Route 313. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 7 / North Street.
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 16.7 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.6 miles (US 7 / North Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 2.1 miles (US 7 / U.S. Route 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
800 ft
Total Descent
834 ft
Highest Point
1,439 ft
~9.5 mi in
Elevation Range
800 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bennington, VT to Arlington, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Sunderland along the way.
Sunderland
Founded 1749
Bennington is a town in Southwestern Vermont. Boasting five covered bridges it is a classic Vermont country town, and is also home to Bennington College. This article also encompasses the neighboring town of North Bennington.
Top landmarks
Founded 1761
Arlington is a historic village in Southern Vermont.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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