Connecting Bennington to Johnson, this 156.7-mile journey through Vermont takes approximately 3 hours and 51 minutes to complete. Because the trip is relatively manageable, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget about $25 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. You will rely on a combination of U.S. Route 7, I-89, and Vermont Route 100 to navigate between these two Northeast locations. It is a straightforward route, ideal for those who prefer a highway-focused drive over navigating complex local backroads.
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
78.4 miles from Bennington, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
U.S. Route 7
51.6 mi
1h 16m
I 89
41 mi
47m
Vermont Route 100
10.8 mi
16m
U.S. Route 4 East
9.3 mi
14m
Vermont Route 107
8.6 mi
13m
Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi
10m
Vermont Route 15 West
5.9 mi
8m
Laporte Road
4.6 mi
7m
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 Johnson, VT.
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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
1.4 mi·3 min·South Main Street
8
Turn right onto US 4
1.2 mi·2 min·Woodstock Avenue
9
Continue on US 4
9.3 mi·14 min·U.S. Route 4 East
10
Turn slight left onto VT 100
11 mi·16 min·Vermont Route 100
11
Continue on VT 107
6.7 mi·10 min·Vermont Route 107
12
Continue on VT 107
3.4 mi·5 min·River Street
13
Turn right onto VT 107
0.9 mi·1 min·South Main Street
14
Continue on VT 107
2.0 mi·3 min·Vermont Route 107
15
Turn left
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 89 North
16
Merge onto I 89
41 mi·47 min·I 89
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 10Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
18
Turn right onto VT 100
0.1 mi·9 sec·Vermont Route 100
19
Continue on VT 100
6.1 mi·10 min·Waterbury Stowe Road
20
Continue on VT 100
2.2 mi·3 min·Waterbury Road
21
Continue on VT 100
1.3 mi·3 min·South Main Street
22
Continue on VT 100
0.7 mi·1 min·Maple Street
23
Continue on VT 100
0.9 mi·1 min·Pucker Street
24
Continue on VT 100
1.8 mi·2 min·Pucker Street
25
Continue on VT 100
4.6 mi·7 min·Laporte Road
26
Continue on VT 100 ALT
1.6 mi·3 min·Vermont Route 100 Bypass
27
Enter roundabout onto VT 15; VT 100
169 ft·3 sec·Vermont Route 15 West
28
Continue on VT 15; VT 100
1.8 mi·2 min·Vermont Route 15 West
29
Enter roundabout onto VT 15
144 ft·3 sec·Vermont Route 15 West
30
Continue on VT 15
4.0 mi·5 min·Vermont Route 15 West
31
Continue on VT 15
0.6 mi·57 sec·Lower Main Street East
32
Turn left onto Railroad Street
7 ft·0 sec·Railroad Street
33
Arrive at destination
Railroad Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a one-day trip, aim to depart in the morning to maximize your time in Johnson. You only have one planned stop on the itinerary, so use that break wisely to stretch your legs and refuel. Given the $25 fuel estimate, filling up before you leave Bennington will keep your trip logistics simple and stress-free. Pay close attention to the transition points between U.S. Route 7, I-89, and Vermont Route 100, as these junctions are where you will likely spend the most time navigating. Use the flexibility of this sub-four-hour drive to adjust your pace if you encounter unexpected traffic on the highway portions.
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 78.4 miles from Bennington, VT, or about 2h 1m 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 34 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.4 miles or 2h 1m 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 Johnson, 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 156.7 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 152.1 — 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
130.7 mi into trip|~3h 7m in
Take the exit toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10
Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
5
131 mi into trip|~3h 7m in|VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Turn right onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Navigation decision point
5
152.1 mi into trip|~3h 44m in|VT 15 / Vermont Route 15 West
Enter roundabout onto VT 15 / Vermont Route 15 West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.23 one way
$50.45 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$27.76
$55.51
premium
$4.86
$30.01
$60.01
diesel
$5.61
$34.60
$69.19
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47
0
$16.45
$7.52
Efficient EV
39.2
0
$13.71
$6.27
EV Truck/SUV
62.7
0
$21.94
$10.03
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Bennington, VT
Night
in Bennington on Saturday
Local time
9:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Johnson, VT
Night
in Johnson on Saturday
Local time
9:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Bethel, VT
78 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
18 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 51m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 81.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a trip that leans heavily on faster transit, with 83% of the journey spent on highways. The road's personality shifts as you transition between major arteries, anchored by a significant 51.6-mile stretch along U.S. Route 7. While you will spend much of your time at highway speeds, the mix of roads ensures the character of the drive remains varied rather than monotonous. You will find that the flow of traffic is generally consistent, making it a predictable experience for any driver. Staying focused is key during the longer highway segments, as the transition between these major routes requires careful navigation.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 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?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 7 and I 89. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 7 / North Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 51m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 130.7 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.
On the drive from Bennington, VT to Johnson, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Stowe along the way.
Stowe
130.7 mi in|~3h 7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 51m. Total distance: 156.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
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.
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 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 130.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Johnson, VT, but most travelers stay overnight.
