Bennington to Orange is 125.5 miles and takes about 3 hours 8 minutes via U.S. Route 7 and I 89, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Vermont, moving from the southern part of the state to the central region. Given that 87% of this drive is on highways, expect a fairly direct path. This route is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a straightforward way to cover ground within the Green Mountain State. Plan for a relatively quick transit, making it a good option if you're looking to maximize your time at your destination.
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
62.7 miles from Bennington, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 37m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
U.S. Route 7
51.6 mi
1h 16m
I 89
24.3 mi
28m
Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi
16m
U.S. Route 4 East
9.3 mi
14m
Vermont Route 107
8.6 mi
13m
Vermont Route 63
3.8 mi
5m
River Street
3.4 mi
5m
East Barre Road
3 mi
5m
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 Orange, 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
24 mi·28 min·I 89
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 6Toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
18
Continue on VT 63
3.8 mi·5 min·Vermont Route 63
19
Turn left onto VT 14
0.6 mi·1 min·South Barre Road
20
Continue on VT 14
0.3 mi·1 min·South Main Street
21
Turn right onto Circle Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Circle Street
22
At end of road, turn left onto Batchelder Street
344 ft·17 sec·Batchelder Street
23
Turn right onto West Patterson Street
0.2 mi·34 sec·West Patterson Street
24
Turn right onto US 302
0.6 mi·1 min·Washington Street
25
Continue on US 302
2.5 mi·4 min·East Barre Road
26
Enter roundabout onto US 302
131 ft·2 sec·East Barre Road
27
Continue on US 302
0.4 mi·36 sec·East Barre Road
28
Continue on US 302
0.4 mi·33 sec·Orange Road
29
Continue on US 302
1.8 mi·2 min·William Scott Memorial Highway
30
Arrive at destination
US 302
Trip Plan
For this 125.5-mile drive, leaving in the morning will give you plenty of daylight, especially since it's a roughly 3-hour trip. The $21 fuel estimate is manageable, but it’s always wise to top off before you leave Bennington, as the longest stretch without a major town is over 50 miles on U.S. Route 7. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility on when and where to break, but consider a brief pause around the halfway point. Since the majority is highway, take advantage of the speed on I 89, but be prepared for a change in scenery and speed limits as you approach Orange.
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 62.7 miles from Bennington, VT, or about 1h 37m 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 28 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.7 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orange, 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 125.5 miles and 3h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 119.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
4
89.3 mi into trip|~2h 19m in
Turn left toward I 89 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 89 North
6
114.1 mi into trip|~2h 48m in
Take the exit toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre
5
119.6 mi into trip|~2h 57m in|West Patterson Street
Turn right onto West Patterson Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.90 one way
$43.81 round trip
$4.43/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.93
$24.38
$48.76
premium
$5.30
$26.19
$52.38
diesel
$6.18
$30.53
$61.06
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.7
0
$13.18
$6.02
Efficient EV
31.4
0
$10.98
$5.02
EV Truck/SUV
50.2
0
$17.57
$8.03
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Bennington, VT
Late night
in Bennington on Tuesday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Sunny
NW 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Orange, VT
Late night
in Orange on Tuesday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Sunny
S 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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
4 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 8m on the road
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.
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
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 82.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 87% of the 125.5 miles on faster roads like U.S. Route 7 and I 89. You'll experience a longest stretch of 51.6 miles on U.S. Route 7 before transitioning to other main roads. Expect the highway portion to conclude around mile 109, after which you'll navigate Vermont's state routes. The transition from high-speed interstate to surface roads is noticeable, offering a change in driving pace.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 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?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 7 and I 89. You will hit about 13 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 Effort5/10
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 125.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 89.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
1,810 ft569 ft
Total Climb
3,575 ft
Total Descent
2,746 ft
Highest Point
1,810 ft
~62.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,241 ft
Notable High Points
1,810 ft at ~62.7 miles+877 ft prominence
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 Orange, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Barre along the way.
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
•Old Bennington — village in Vermont
•Bennington Battle Monument — monument in Bennington, Vermont, United States
•Bennington Museum — museum in Bennington, Vermont, USA
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 8m. Total distance: 125.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
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 89.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Orange, VT, but most travelers stay overnight.
