Traveling from Bridport to Bennington covers 97.3 miles of Vermont terrain, a journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes. Because this is a straightforward trek through the Northeast, you can easily complete the trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget roughly $16 for fuel as you navigate this route, which relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates. You will primarily utilize Route 22A, Washington Street, and North Park Place to reach your destination. It is a practical, manageable drive for those looking to traverse the state efficiently while avoiding the congestion of major highways.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.7 miles from Bridport, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Highway 22
27.7 mi
39m
Vermont Route 22A
27 mi
42m
State Highway 22A
10.6 mi
16m
North Park Street
8.6 mi
13m
West Road
3.4 mi
5m
Mapletown Road
3.2 mi
5m
Main Street
1.9 mi
2m
North Main Street
1.9 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
State Highway 22
— 27.7 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridport, VT and Bennington, VT.
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Start on VT 22A
27 mi·42 min·Vermont Route 22A
2
Continue on VT 22A
1.0 mi·1 min·Washington Street
3
Turn left onto VT 22A
282 ft·4 sec·North Park Place
4
Continue on VT 22A
318 ft·5 sec·North Park Place
5
Continue on VT 4A; VT 22A
1.9 mi·2 min·Main Street
6
Continue on NY 22A
11 mi·16 min·State Highway 22A
7
Continue on NY 22
18 mi·25 min·State Highway 22
8
Continue on NY 22
1.9 mi·4 min·North Main Street
9
Continue on NY 22
9.5 mi·13 min·State Highway 22
10
Continue on NY 22
8.6 mi·13 min·North Park Street
11
Turn right onto NY 22
0.7 mi·1 min·NY 22
12
Turn left onto CR 102
1.0 mi·1 min·Johnson Hill Road
13
Continue on CR 102
2.7 mi·5 min·Mapletown Road
14
Turn left onto Bayer Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Bayer Road
15
Turn right onto Farmers Inn Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Farmers Inn Road
16
Turn left onto NY 7
0.6 mi·50 sec·Mapletown Road
17
Continue on VT 9
3.4 mi·5 min·West Road
18
Turn left onto VT 9
1.0 mi·2 min·West Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
VT 9
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. You won't need to worry about complex stop planning since the route is direct, but keep your $16 fuel estimate in mind before you head out. Stay alert for the frequent transitions between Route 22A, Washington Street, and North Park Place, as the lack of highway signage can make local navigation tricky. Given the turn-heavy nature of the drive, ensure your vehicle is ready for frequent steering adjustments rather than long-distance cruising. Taking a moment to map out the specific turns in Bennington before you leave will help you navigate the final stretch of your 1-hour and 50-minute journey with ease.
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 44.7 miles from Bridport, VT, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.7 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 20 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.7 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bennington, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bridport, 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 Bridport, VT
This is one driving day of about 89.4 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Bridport, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 22 for about 27.7 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 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 78.7 and 84.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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78.7 mi into trip|~2h in|NY 22
Turn right onto NY 22
Navigation decision point
3
79.4 mi into trip|~2h 1m in|CR 102 / Johnson Hill Road
Turn left onto CR 102 / Johnson Hill Road
Navigation decision point
3
83.1 mi into trip|~2h 8m in|Bayer Road
Turn left onto Bayer Road
Navigation decision point
4
83.7 mi into trip|~2h 9m in|Farmers Inn Road
Turn right onto Farmers Inn Road
Navigation decision point
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84.5 mi into trip|~2h 11m in|NY 7 / Mapletown Road
Turn left onto NY 7 / Mapletown Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.39 one way
$28.78 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$15.84
$31.67
premium
$4.86
$17.12
$34.24
diesel
$5.61
$19.74
$39.48
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.8
0
$9.39
$4.29
Efficient EV
22.4
0
$7.82
$3.58
EV Truck/SUV
35.8
0
$12.52
$5.72
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Bridport, VT
Late night
in Bridport on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bennington, VT
Late night
in Bennington on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Porter, NY
45 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
3 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 20m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. With a 0% highway share, you will be navigating back roads for the entire 97.3-mile duration rather than cruising on high-speed interstates. This route lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, meaning the road constantly shifts as you move through the Vermont landscape. You should prepare for a technical driving experience that feels far more intimate than a typical freeway slog. Because the profile is defined by frequent turns, your pace will be dictated by the local road conditions rather than sustained highway speeds.
74% 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: 27.7 mi on State Highway 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 22 and Vermont Route 22A. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 78.7 miles in near NY 22.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bridport, VT to Bennington, VT is easy. At 2h 20m with 74% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 78.7 miles (NY 22): Navigation decision point; at 79.4 miles (CR 102 / Johnson Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 83.1 miles (Bayer Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
679 ft331 ft
Total Climb
577 ft
Total Descent
230 ft
Highest Point
679 ft
~89.4 mi in
Elevation Range
348 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 89.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 27.7 miles on State Highway 22. 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 78.7 miles (NY 22): Navigation decision point; at 79.4 miles (CR 102 / Johnson Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 83.1 miles (Bayer Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bennington, VT before heading back.
