Spanning 89.4 miles across Vermont, this journey from Bennington to Bridport is a straightforward trek that takes approximately 2 hours and 19 minutes to complete. Because the route is compact, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend about $14 on fuel, making this a budget-friendly option for your Northeast travels. By sticking to local roads like West Road, Farmers Inn Road, and Bayer Road, you avoid the monotony of major interstates entirely. It is a practical choice if you prefer navigating the heart of the state rather than sticking to high-speed corridors.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.7 miles from Bennington, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NY 67
35.4 mi
52m
Vermont Route 22A North
27 mi
42m
State Highway 22A
10.6 mi
16m
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
Longest stretch:
NY 67
— 35.4 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington, VT and Bridport, VT.
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Start on VT 9
1.0 mi·2 min·Main Street
2
Turn right onto VT 9
3.4 mi·5 min·West Road
3
Continue on NY 7
0.5 mi·50 sec·NY 7
4
Turn right onto Farmers Inn Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Farmers Inn Road
5
Turn left onto Bayer Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Bayer Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto CR 102
2.7 mi·5 min·Mapletown Road
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Continue on CR 102
1.0 mi·2 min·Johnson Hill Road
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Turn right onto NY 22
0.7 mi·1 min·NY 22
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At end of road, turn left onto NY 67; NY 22
35 mi·52 min·NY 67; NY 22
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Keep slight left at fork onto NY 22; NY 149
2.7 mi·4 min·State Highway 22
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Continue on NY 22A
11 mi·16 min·State Highway 22A
12
Continue on VT 22A
1.9 mi·2 min·South Main Street
13
Turn slight left onto VT 22A
0.1 mi·11 sec·North Park Place
14
Turn right onto VT 22A
1.0 mi·1 min·Washington Street
15
Continue on Vermont Route 22A North
27 mi·42 min·Vermont Route 22A North
16
Arrive at destination
VT 22A
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 19-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure whenever it suits your schedule best. Since there are no designated stops on this 89.4-mile path, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Bennington to cover the $14 estimate without needing to hunt for gas stations along the way. Because the route is composed entirely of local roads, stay alert for frequent turns and changing road conditions that aren't typical of major thoroughfares. Taking a relaxed pace is your best strategy for navigating these winding sections comfortably. If you prefer to avoid potential traffic, consider timing your departure during mid-morning or early afternoon hours.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.7 miles from Bennington, VT, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.4 miles.
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 20 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.7 miles or 1h 10m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridport, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bennington, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bennington, VT
This is one driving day of about 89.4 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Bennington, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NY 67 for about 35.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
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.
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5 mi into trip|~8m in|Farmers Inn Road
Turn right onto Farmers Inn Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.8 mi into trip|~10m in|Bayer Road
Turn left onto Bayer Road
Navigation decision point
4
6.4 mi into trip|~11m in|CR 102 / Mapletown Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 102 / Mapletown Road
Navigation decision point
4
10.8 mi into trip|~19m in|NY 67; NY 22
At end of road, turn left onto NY 67; NY 22
Navigation decision point
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46.2 mi into trip|~1h 12m in|NY 22; NY 149 / State Highway 22
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 22; NY 149 / State Highway 22
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.39 one way
$28.78 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$15.84
$31.67
premium
$4.86
$17.12
$34.24
diesel
$5.61
$19.74
$39.48
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.8
0
$9.39
$4.29
Efficient EV
22.4
0
$7.82
$3.58
EV Truck/SUV
35.8
0
$12.52
$5.72
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Bennington, VT
Late night
in Bennington on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bridport, VT
Late night
in Bridport on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Porter, NY
45 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 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
2h 19m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Since this route maintains a 0% highway share, you will be navigating winding stretches rather than cruising on wide, multi-lane roads. The personality of the trip is defined by the transition through local Vermont passages, where the pace is dictated by the curves of West Road, Farmers Inn Road, and Bayer Road. You will not find any long, uninterrupted highway stretches here, so prepare for a drive that requires constant engagement. It is a classic example of a back-road transit that prioritizes local connectivity over pure speed.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.4 mi on NY 67.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 67 and Vermont Route 22A North. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near Farmers Inn Road.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 19m drive. You will face about 6 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
715 ft306 ft
Total Climb
289 ft
Total Descent
661 ft
Highest Point
715 ft
~6.4 mi in
Elevation Range
409 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 89.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 35.4 miles on NY 67. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bridport, VT before heading back.
