Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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
Dover, VT
guo fengrui
The drive from Bennington, VT to Dover, VT covers 27.6 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vermont Route 9, Vermont Route 100 North, Dover Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.5 miles on Vermont Route 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 9 | 17.5 mi | 27m |
| Vermont Route 100 North | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Dover Hill Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| East Dover Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Woodford Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington, VT and Dover, VT.
Start on VT 9
Continue on VT 9
Continue on VT 9
Continue on VT 9
Turn left onto VT 100
Turn slight right onto East Dover Road
At end of road, turn right onto Dover Hill Road
Continue on Dover Hill Road
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Depart onto VT 9 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100 North
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Dover Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.60 one way
$9.19 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| premium | $5.07 | $5.50 | $11.01 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.08 | $12.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
3:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Dover on Friday
Local time
3:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Cloudy
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.
27.6 mi in 47m, mostly highway — 17.5 mi of that is on Vermont Route 9.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 9 and Vermont Route 100 North. 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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bennington, VT to Dover, VT is easy. At 47m with 78% 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 20.6 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100 North): Navigation decision point; at 25.5 miles (Dover Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
2,190 ft
Total Descent
986 ft
Highest Point
2,359 ft
~9.9 mi in
Elevation Range
1,681 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
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). 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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