This 98.3-mile journey from Bennington, VT, to Sharon, VT, is designed for a single day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 29 minutes to complete. The route is heavily highway-focused, with 91% of the drive on faster roads, making it an efficient way to travel within Vermont. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, it's an economical option for exploring the Northeast region. This drive offers a straightforward path, allowing you to cover ground quickly while staying within the Green Mountain State.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.1 miles from Bennington, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
U.S. Route 7
51.6 mi
1h 16m
Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi
16m
U.S. Route 4 East
9.3 mi
14m
I 89
8.6 mi
9m
Vermont Route 107
8.4 mi
13m
River Street
3.4 mi
5m
South Main Street
2.3 mi
5m
Woodstock Avenue
1.2 mi
2m
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 Sharon, 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
1.7 mi·3 min·Vermont Route 107
15
Turn left
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 89 South
16
Merge onto I 89
8.6 mi·9 min·I 89
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward VT 132: Sharon, VT 14
18
Turn right onto VT 132
0.1 mi·20 sec·Route 132
19
Arrive at destination
VT 132
Trip Plan
For this 2 hour and 29 minute drive covering 98.3 miles, you can easily tackle it in one day. Since the route is primarily highway, consider an early morning departure to enjoy less traffic. While there are no specific stops noted, remember the longest stretch without a major road change is over 51 miles, so plan for a fuel or stretch break beforehand if needed. The estimated fuel cost is around $16. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you travel through more rural sections of Vermont, especially on U.S. Route 7.
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 49.1 miles from Bennington, VT, or about 1h 14m 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 22 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.1 miles or 1h 14m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sharon, 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 98.3 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Bennington, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 98.2 — 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
89.1 mi into trip|~2h 18m in
Turn left toward I 89 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 89 South
5
98 mi into trip|~2h 29m in
Take the exit toward VT 132: Sharon, VT 14
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward VT 132: Sharon, VT 14
5
98.2 mi into trip|~2h 29m in|VT 132 / Route 132
Turn right onto VT 132 / Route 132
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.82 one way
$31.65 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$17.41
$34.82
premium
$4.86
$18.82
$37.65
diesel
$5.61
$21.70
$43.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.5
0
$10.32
$4.72
Efficient EV
24.6
0
$8.60
$3.93
EV Truck/SUV
39.3
0
$13.76
$6.29
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (65% 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
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Sharon, VT
Late night
in Sharon on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live 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
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
2h 29m 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...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 98.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 91% of the drive utilizing faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 51.6 miles along U.S. Route 7, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While largely highway, the transition to Vermont Route 100 and then U.S. Route 4 East will introduce you to different driving environments as you progress towards Sharon. This route prioritizes getting you to your destination efficiently.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 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 Vermont Route 100. You will hit about 9 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 98.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 89.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 98.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). 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.
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 89.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sharon, VT before heading back.
