Origin
Bennington, VT
Night in Bennington on Saturday
Local time
9:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
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Trip from Bennington, VT to Cambridge, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 48m
Distance
145.9 mi
235 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 36m
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6 AM
3h 49m
8 AM
4h 14m
10 AM
3h 58m
12 PM
3h 55m
3 PM
3h 59m
5 PM
4h 13m
8 PM
3h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bennington, VT
Andrea Davis
Cambridge, VT
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
Bennington to Cambridge is 145.9 miles and takes about 3h 48m via U.S. Route 7 and Vermont Route 116, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Vermont, taking you from the southern part of the state up into the Northeast region. It's a highway-focused drive, meaning you'll cover ground efficiently. Given the relatively short duration and moderate mileage, this is a perfect one-day excursion, allowing for a relaxed pace and potential for spontaneous detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73 miles from Bennington, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 7 | 51.6 mi | 1h 16m |
| U.S. Route 7 North | 15.1 mi | 25m |
| Vermont Route 116 | 14.2 mi | 21m |
| Vermont Route 15 | 11.3 mi | 18m |
| Grove Street | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| Case Street | 6 mi | 8m |
| South 116 Road | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Browns Trace | 5.3 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 7
— 51.6 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington, VT and Cambridge, 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
52 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
U.S. Route 7
7
Continue on US 4; US 7
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
8
Continue on US 7
14 mi
·
23 min
·
U.S. Route 7 North
9
Continue on US 7; VT 73
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Center Street
10
Continue on US 7; VT 73
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Conant Square
11
Continue on US 7
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Grove Street
12
Continue on US 7
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 7 South
13
Turn right onto VT 116
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Ossie Road
14
Turn left onto VT 116
364 ft
·
6 sec
·
Church Street
15
Continue on VT 116
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Case Street
16
Continue on VT 116
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
South 116 Road
17
Turn right onto VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Stony Hill Road
18
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Street
19
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
20
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
21
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockydale Road
22
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North 116 Road
23
Continue on VT 116
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Vermont Route 116
24
Continue on VT 116
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Vermont Route 116
25
Turn right onto VT 2A
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 2A
26
Continue on VT 2A
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Saint George Road
27
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
28
Merge onto I 89
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
I 89
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 11
Toward US 2: Richmond, Bolton
30
Turn left onto US 2
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Main Street
31
Turn right onto VT 117
240 ft
·
6 sec
·
River Road
32
Turn right onto Governor Peck Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Governor Peck Highway
33
Continue on Governor Peck Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Governor Peck Road
34
At end of road, turn left onto Browns Trace
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Browns Trace
35
Keep slight right at fork onto Browns Trace
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Browns Trace
36
At end of road, turn right onto VT 15
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Vermont Route 15
37
Arrive at destination
VT 15
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour and 48-minute drive, consider departing in the morning to maximize your daylight hours, especially if you plan any brief stops. The longest stretch without a turn is over 50 miles on U.S. Route 7, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before embarking on that segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $23 and only one recommended stop, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. The flexibility of a shorter drive like this means you can adjust your timing as needed, perhaps lingering a bit longer at your starting point or arriving earlier than planned.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73 miles from Bennington, VT, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.6 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 32 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73 miles or 1h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cambridge, 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 145.9 miles and 3h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Bennington, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on U.S. Route 7 for about 51.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73 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
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 134.7 — 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
6
126.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 13m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Richmond, Bolton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11
Toward US 2: Richmond, Bolton
5
126.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 14m in
|
US 2 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 2 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
134.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 30m in
|
VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
At end of road, turn right onto VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.49 one way
$46.98 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $25.84 | $51.69 |
| premium | $4.86 | $27.94 | $55.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.21 | $64.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.32 | $7.00 |
| Efficient EV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.77 | $5.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.4 | 0 | $20.43 | $9.34 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Cambridge, VT
Night in Cambridge on Saturday
Local time
9:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Wright, NY
73 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
17 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
3h 48m 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 route is primarily a highway drive, with 69% of the journey utilizing faster roads. You'll experience stretches of highway that allow you to make good time, including one continuous section of 51.6 miles on U.S. Route 7. While the main roads are highways, the character can shift as you progress north, offering a blend of efficient travel and potentially more local road feel as you get closer to your destination. Expect a drive that prioritizes getting you there comfortably and without excessive winding.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.6 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 U.S. Route 7 North. You will hit about 16 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 145.9 miles you will encounter 16 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 126.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bennington, VT to Cambridge, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Bolton along the way.
Bolton
126.7 mi in
|
~3h 13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 48m. Total distance: 145.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.6 miles on U.S. Route 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Cambridge, VT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 126.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Cambridge, VT, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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