Traveling from Burlington to North Bennington covers 121 miles of Vermont landscape. You can expect to spend about 3 hours and 12 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. With a fuel budget of approximately $19, the trip is quite economical for those looking to traverse the state. The path relies heavily on Vermont Route 22A, State Highway 22, and the Ethan Allen Highway to navigate the Northeast region. Because the total duration is manageable, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. It serves as a practical, straightforward connection between these two points.
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
60.5 miles from Burlington, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 41m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, VT and North Bennington, VT.
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Start on Main Street
504 ft·26 sec·Main Street
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Turn left onto Saint Paul Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Saint Paul Street
Use the left lane.
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Continue on US 7 Alternate
0.1 mi·11 sec·Shelburne Street
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Enter roundabout onto US 7
111 ft·2 sec·Shelburne Street
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Continue on US 7
1.0 mi·2 min·Shelburne Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Continue on US 7
6.8 mi·13 min·Shelburne Road
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Continue on US 7
12 mi·19 min·Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on US 7
0.9 mi·1 min·U.S. Route 7
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Turn right onto Monkton Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Monkton Road
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At end of road, turn left onto VT 22A
1.5 mi·4 min·Main Street
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Continue on VT 22A
39 mi·1 hr 1 min·Vermont Route 22A
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Continue on VT 22A
1.0 mi·1 min·Washington Street
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Turn left onto VT 22A
282 ft·4 sec·North Park Place
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Continue on VT 22A
318 ft·5 sec·North Park Place
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Continue on VT 4A; VT 22A
1.9 mi·2 min·Main Street
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Continue on NY 22A
11 mi·16 min·State Highway 22A
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Continue on NY 22
18 mi·25 min·State Highway 22
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Continue on NY 22
1.9 mi·4 min·North Main Street
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Continue on NY 22
9.5 mi·13 min·State Highway 22
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Continue on NY 22
9.7 mi·14 min·North Park Street
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Continue on NY 67
3.0 mi·4 min·NY 67
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Continue on VT 67
1.8 mi·2 min·Vermont Route 67 West
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Continue on VT 67
0.2 mi·32 sec·Bank Street
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Arrive at destination
VT 67
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though leaving in the morning will get you to North Bennington with time to spare. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs during the 3-hour drive to keep your focus sharp. Given the highway-heavy nature of the route, stay mindful of your speed as you transition between the various state highways. Keep your $19 fuel budget in mind, but always top off your tank before leaving Burlington to avoid any mid-trip stress. A smart way to manage the drive is to use your one planned stop to break up the longest 39.2-mile stretch, ensuring you arrive refreshed at your destination.
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 60.5 miles from Burlington, VT, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.2 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 27 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.5 miles or 1h 41m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Bennington, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Burlington, 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 Burlington, VT
This is one driving day of about 121 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Burlington, 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 Vermont Route 22A for about 39.2 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 0.1 and 22.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Saint Paul Street
Turn left onto Saint Paul Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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1 mi into trip|~2m in|US 7 / Shelburne Street
Enter roundabout onto US 7 / Shelburne Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|US 7 / Shelburne Street
Right onto US 7 / Shelburne Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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22 mi into trip|~39m in|Monkton Road
Turn right onto Monkton Road
Navigation decision point
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22.5 mi into trip|~40m in|VT 22A / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto VT 22A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.48 one way
$38.96 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$21.43
$42.86
premium
$4.86
$23.17
$46.34
diesel
$5.61
$26.72
$53.43
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.3
0
$12.70
$5.81
Efficient EV
30.3
0
$10.59
$4.84
EV Truck/SUV
48.4
0
$16.94
$7.74
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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 20, 2026
Origin
Burlington, VT
Morning
in Burlington on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Bennington, VT
Morning
in North Bennington on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Wright, NY
61 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
13 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 12m 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?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 69% of your journey spent on faster, high-capacity roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm, particularly on the longest stretch of 39.2 miles along Vermont Route 22A. While the route prioritizes efficiency, the transition between different highway segments keeps the drive from feeling overly monotonous. Navigating the Ethan Allen Highway sections provides a consistent experience, allowing you to cover ground quickly. Expect a balance of steady highway cruising that shifts seamlessly as you move southward toward your destination.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.2 mi on Vermont Route 22A.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 22A and State Highway 22. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Saint Paul Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Burlington, VT to North Bennington, VT is easy. At 3h 12m with 69% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Saint Paul Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (US 7 / Shelburne Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.1 miles (US 7 / Shelburne Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 12m. Total distance: 121 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 39.2 miles on Vermont Route 22A. 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 0.1 miles (Saint Paul Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (US 7 / Shelburne Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.1 miles (US 7 / Shelburne Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at North Bennington, VT, but most travelers stay overnight.
