Origin
Bennington, VT
Morning in Bennington on Tuesday
Local time
7:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bennington, VT to Brattleboro, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
40.1 mi
65 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bennington, VT
Andrea Davis
Brattleboro, VT
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Trip Overview
Connecting Bennington to Brattleboro, this 40.1-mile journey is a straightforward transit across southern Vermont. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 10 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $6, it is a highly economical route for your travel plans. The drive relies primarily on Vermont Route 9, which serves as your main artery for the duration of the trip. Because the distance is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time without worrying about a grueling schedule. This route is a practical link between two distinct hubs in the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 9 | 17.5 mi | 27m |
| Vermont Route 9 East | 11.7 mi | 19m |
| Marlboro Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Western Avenue | 2.4 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Woodford Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 9
— 17.5 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington, VT and Brattleboro, VT.
1
Start on VT 9
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on VT 9
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodford Road
3
Continue on VT 9
18 mi
·
27 min
·
Vermont Route 9
4
Continue on VT 9
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
5
Continue on VT 9; VT 100
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Vermont Route 9 East
6
Continue on VT 9
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Marlboro Road
7
Continue on VT 9
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Western Avenue
8
Continue on VT 9
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 5
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 5
54 ft
·
1 sec
·
Canal Street
11
Turn right
110 ft
·
8 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 9 / Main Street
Depart onto VT 9 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
39.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
US 5 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 5 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
40.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
US 5 / Canal Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 5 / Canal Street
Navigation decision point
4
40.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.46 one way
$12.91 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.10 | $14.21 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Brattleboro, VT
Morning in Brattleboro on Tuesday
Local time
7:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Wilmington, VT
20 mi in
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
9 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
1h 10m 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 defined by a highway-focused profile, with 73% of the journey spent on higher-speed roads. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating Vermont Route 9, which features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 17.5 miles. As you progress, the road transitions between segments of Vermont Route 9 East and Marlboro Road, keeping the driving experience consistent. While the route is built for efficiency, the road design necessitates a steady focus as you make your way across the state. Expect a balanced drive that prioritizes direct travel over frequent turns or complex navigation.
73% 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: 17.5 mi on Vermont Route 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 9 and Vermont Route 9 East. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VT 9 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bennington, VT to Brattleboro, VT is easy. At 1h 10m with 73% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 9 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.9 miles (US 5 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 40.1 miles (US 5 / Canal Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Bennington, VT
Full guide →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.
Arriving in Brattleboro, VT
Full guide →Brattleboro is a town of 12,000 people in southern Vermont. From points south, it will most likely be the place for travelers to begin their exploration of Vermont.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 40.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.5 miles on Vermont Route 9. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: near the start (VT 9 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.9 miles (US 5 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 40.1 miles (US 5 / Canal Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brattleboro, 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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