Origin
Guilford, VT
Late night in Guilford on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Guilford, VT to 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
1h 13m
Distance
42.3 mi
68 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Guilford, VT
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Bennington, VT
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Trip Overview
Guilford to Bennington is 42.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 13 minutes via Vermont Route 9 West, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Most of the route is on highways, making it a relatively quick connection. It's a good option if you're looking for an efficient way to get between these two towns without a lot of fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 9 West | 17.5 mi | 27m |
| Vermont Route 9 | 11.7 mi | 19m |
| Marlboro Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Western Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| I 91 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Canal Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 9 West
— 17.5 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guilford, VT and Bennington, VT.
1
Start on Guilford Center Road
175 ft
·
6 sec
·
Guilford Center Road
2
Turn left onto US 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Coolidge Highway
3
Continue on US 5
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Canal Street
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 91 North: Putney, White River Junction
5
Merge onto I 91
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 91
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2
Toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
7
Turn right onto VT 9
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Western Avenue
8
Continue on VT 9
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Marlboro Road
9
Continue on VT 9
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Vermont Route 9
10
Continue on VT 9; VT 100
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
11
Continue on VT 9
18 mi
·
27 min
·
Vermont Route 9 West
12
Continue on VT 9
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodford Road
13
Continue on VT 9
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
VT 9
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Guilford, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 5 / Coolidge Highway
Turn left onto US 5 / Coolidge Highway
Navigation decision point
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left toward I 91 North: Putney, White River Junction
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 91 North: Putney, White River Junction
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2
Toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
3
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
VT 9 / Western Avenue
Turn right onto VT 9 / Western Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.81 one way
$13.62 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.10 | $16.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Bennington, VT
Late night in Bennington on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Wilmington, VT
21 mi in
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
20 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
1h 13m 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 drive is 72% highway, meaning you'll spend the majority of your time on higher-speed roads. The longest stretch without a turn is 17.5 miles on Vermont Route 9 West. You'll transition from highway driving to surface roads, likely noticing a change in speed limits and surrounding development as you move from the highway segments to Marlboro Road and then Vermont Route 9.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.5 mi on Vermont Route 9 West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 9 West and Vermont Route 9. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 5 / Coolidge Highway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Guilford, VT to Bennington, VT is easy. At 1h 13m with 72% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 5 / Coolidge Highway): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 42.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.5 miles on Vermont Route 9 West. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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: near the start (US 5 / Coolidge Highway): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bennington, VT before heading back.
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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