Origin
Bennington, VT
Afternoon in Bennington on Sunday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bennington, VT to Barnumville, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 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 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bennington, VT
Andrea Davis
Barnumville, VT
Tim Dusenberry
Trip Overview
Bennington to Barnumville is 26.5 miles and takes about 41 minutes via U.S. Route 7, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays entirely within Vermont, offering a straightforward journey through the Northeast region. Given its brevity, it's an ideal option if you're looking for a quick drive between two points without a significant time commitment. The route is predominantly highway, making it efficient for getting from your starting point to your destination with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 7 | 21.2 mi | 28m |
| Depot Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Barnumville Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| U.S. Route 7 North | 1 mi | 1m |
| Highland Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bennington Bypass | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 7
— 21.2 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington, VT and Barnumville, VT.
1
Start on VT 9
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Depot Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
3
Merge onto US 7
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Street
4
Continue on US 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 7 North
5
Merge onto US 7; VT 279
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Bennington Bypass
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7
21 mi
·
28 min
·
U.S. Route 7
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward VT 11, VT 30
8
Turn left onto VT 11; VT 30
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
9
Turn right onto Highland Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Avenue
10
At end of road, turn right onto Barnumville Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Barnumville Road
11
Turn left onto Beech Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Beech Street
12
Arrive at destination
High Meadow Way
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 25.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 7 / North Street
Merge onto US 7 / North Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 7 / U.S. Route 7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7 / U.S. Route 7
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
23.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward VT 11, VT 30
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward VT 11, VT 30
4
23.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
VT 11; VT 30 / Depot Street
Turn left onto VT 11; VT 30 / Depot Street
Navigation decision point
4
25.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Barnumville Road
At end of road, turn right onto Barnumville Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.27 one way
$8.53 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 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 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
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
Barnumville, VT
Afternoon in Barnumville on Sunday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m 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 drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 84% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll spend the majority of your time on U.S. Route 7, experiencing a consistent, efficient pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch on this highway is 21.2 miles, allowing for a good period of steady driving. The route transitions onto Depot Street and then Barnumville Road as you approach your destination, offering a slight change in scenery and road type, but the overall character remains highway-oriented.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.2 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 Depot Street. You will hit about 8 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.
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 26.5 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 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 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.2 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 Barnumville, 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 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 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Barnumville, 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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