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Trip from Colchester, VT to North Bennington, VT

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 23m

Distance

128.3 mi

207 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 11m ★
6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 48m
10 AM
3h 32m
12 PM
3h 30m
3 PM
3h 33m
5 PM
3h 47m
8 PM
3h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Colchester, VT, VT

Colchester, VT

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village in Vermont

North Bennington, VT

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Trip Overview

Spanning 128.3 miles from Colchester to North Bennington, this drive takes approximately 3 hours and 23 minutes to complete. Because the duration is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You should budget about $21 for fuel, making this a budget-friendly way to cross the state. You will primarily navigate via Vermont Route 22A, State Highway 22, and the Ethan Allen Highway. Since both your starting point and destination are nestled within the Northeast, you can expect a consistent regional feel throughout the journey. It is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that offers a reliable connection between these two Vermont locations.

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

64.2 miles from Colchester, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Vermont Route 22A 39.2 mi 1h 1m
State Highway 22 27.7 mi 39m
Ethan Allen Highway 12.3 mi 19m
State Highway 22A 10.6 mi 16m
North Park Street 9.7 mi 14m
Shelburne Road 6.8 mi 13m
Main Street 4.3 mi 8m
I 89 3.6 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Vermont Route 22A — 39.2 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colchester, VT and North Bennington, VT.

1

Start on East Road

100 ft · 3 sec · East Road
2

Turn right onto VT 2A

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Keep slight left at fork onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Main Street
4

Turn slight left onto US 2; US 7

3.3 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Highway
Use the straight lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 89 South: Burlington Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto I 89

3.6 mi · 4 min · I 89
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
8

Merge onto I 189

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 189
Use the straight / left lanes.
9

Turn left onto US 7

6.8 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
10

Continue on US 7

12 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
11

Continue on US 7

0.9 mi · 1 min · U.S. Route 7
12

Turn right onto Monkton Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Monkton Road
13

At end of road, turn left onto VT 22A

1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
14

Continue on VT 22A

39 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Vermont Route 22A
15

Continue on VT 22A

1.0 mi · 1 min · Washington Street
16

Turn left onto VT 22A

282 ft · 4 sec · North Park Place
17

Continue on VT 22A

318 ft · 5 sec · North Park Place
18

Continue on VT 4A; VT 22A

1.9 mi · 2 min · Main Street
19

Continue on NY 22A

11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 22A
20

Continue on NY 22

18 mi · 25 min · State Highway 22
21

Continue on NY 22

1.9 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
22

Continue on NY 22

9.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 22
23

Continue on NY 22

9.7 mi · 14 min · North Park Street
24

Continue on NY 67

3.0 mi · 4 min · NY 67
25

Continue on VT 67

1.8 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 67 West
26

Continue on VT 67

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Bank Street
27

Arrive at destination

VT 67

Trip Plan

Given the 3h 23m travel time, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule rather than rushing to beat the clock. You only need to account for one stop along the way, which is perfect for stretching your legs or grabbing a quick snack. Since you are spending a significant portion of your drive on highways, keep a close eye on your fuel levels before you transition onto the longer 39.2-mile segments where services might be more spread out. If you prefer a relaxed pace, leave Colchester in the mid-morning to arrive in North Bennington by the afternoon. Using this approach, you can easily complete the entire 128.3-mile journey without feeling pressured by time.

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 64.2 miles from Colchester, VT, or about 1h 46m 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 28 miles or 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 64.2 miles or 1h 46m 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 48m

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 Colchester, 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 Colchester, VT

This is one driving day of about 128.3 miles and 3h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Colchester, 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.

town in Schoharie County, New York

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wright, NY

64 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Bristol, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fair Haven, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.2 miles from Colchester, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Zen Gardens

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

South Burlington, Vermont

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.2

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18028628885

Visit website

Zaytoona Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

South Burlington, Vermont

1.7 mi

Pascolo Ristorante

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Burlington, Vermont

2.1 mi

Zen Gardens

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.2

South Burlington, Vermont

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18028628885

Visit website

Zaytoona Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 9.2

South Burlington, Vermont

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18028001008

Visit website

Pascolo Ristorante

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Expensive mile 9.2

Burlington, Vermont

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18025401317

Visit website

Bliss Bee

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.2

Williston, Vermont

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+18025400094

Visit website

99 Restaurants

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately mile 9.2

Williston, Vermont

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18028799901

Visit website

Fireside Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73.3

Castleton, Vermont

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+18024681318

The Coffee Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 128.3

Bennington, Vermont

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18025002741

Visit website

World's Tallest Filing Cabinet

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 9.2

Burlington, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

Ethan Allen Homestead Museum and Historic Site

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 9.2

Burlington, Vermont

+18028654556

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 9.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | Main Street

Keep slight left at fork onto Main Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
4.2 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp toward I 89 South: Burlington

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 89 South: Burlington
5
8 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
5
8.3 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 189

Merge onto I 189

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
6
9.4 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 7 / Shelburne Road

Turn left onto US 7 / Shelburne Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.65 one way

$41.31 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $22.73 $45.45
premium $4.86 $24.57 $49.14
diesel $5.61 $28.33 $56.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.9 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 38.5 0 $13.47 $6.16
Efficient EV 32.1 0 $11.23 $5.13
EV Truck/SUV 51.3 0 $17.96 $8.21

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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

Colchester, VT

Night in Colchester on Saturday

Local time

9:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Bennington, VT

Night in North Bennington on Saturday

Local time

9:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

36°F

Wright, NY

64 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

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 23m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is characterized by a highway-focused profile, with 69% of your time spent on major roads. You will find yourself settling into a steady rhythm, particularly during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 39.2 miles along Vermont Route 22A. As you progress, the road transitions between these primary corridors, allowing for efficient travel through the landscape. While it avoids the monotony of a purely interstate grind, it remains a practical and functional route designed for getting you to your destination with minimal fuss. Expect a consistent driving experience that prioritizes steady movement over technical local maneuvers.

69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 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?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 22A and State Highway 22. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Main Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 128.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.8 miles (Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8 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 Colchester, VT to North Bennington, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Rutland along the way.

Rutland

8 mi in | ~13m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 23m. Total distance: 128.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 0.8 miles (Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at North Bennington, VT, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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