Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
70.6 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
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
Benson, VT
Efrem Efre
The drive from Bennington, VT to Benson, VT covers 70.6 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NY 67, State Highway 22A, Vermont Route 22A North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.4 miles on NY 67. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.3 miles from Bennington, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 67 | 35.4 mi | 52m |
| State Highway 22A | 10.6 mi | 16m |
| Vermont Route 22A North | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| West Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| State Highway 22 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Mapletown Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Johnson Hill Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington, VT and Benson, VT.
Start on VT 9
Turn right onto VT 9
Continue on NY 7
Turn right onto Farmers Inn Road
Turn left onto Bayer Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 102
Continue on CR 102
Turn right onto NY 22
At end of road, turn left onto NY 67; NY 22
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 22; NY 149
Continue on NY 22A
Continue on VT 22A
Turn slight left onto VT 22A
Turn right onto VT 22A
Continue on Vermont Route 22A North
Turn left onto Lake Road
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 16 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.3 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Benson, VT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Bennington, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bennington, VT
This is one driving day of about 70.6 miles and 1h 51m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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.
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from Bennington, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 5 and 46.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Farmers Inn Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Bayer Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto CR 102 / Mapletown Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto NY 67; NY 22
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 22; NY 149 / State Highway 22
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$11.76 one way
$23.52 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
| premium | $5.07 | $14.08 | $28.16 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $15.56 | $31.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.41 | $3.39 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.88 | $4.52 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Bennington on Friday
Local time
3:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Benson on Friday
Local time
3:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
56°F
Salem, NY
35 mi in
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
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.
70.6 mi in 1h 51m, mostly highway — 35.4 mi of that is on NY 67.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 67 and State Highway 22A. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near Farmers Inn Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 51m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (Farmers Inn Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (Bayer Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (CR 102 / Mapletown Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
496 ft
Total Descent
782 ft
Highest Point
679 ft
~35.3 mi in
Elevation Range
414 ft
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 70.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
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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