Hartford, VT to North Bennington, VT is 98 miles and takes about 2h 20m via I 91 and U.S. Route 7, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a fairly straightforward drive that should be manageable for most drivers, especially since it's designed for a single day of travel. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate before transitioning to scenic byways.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49 miles from Hartford, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 91
35.1 mi
40m
U.S. Route 7
19.8 mi
27m
Vermont Route 11
17.1 mi
26m
Rockingham Road
6.5 mi
9m
Vermont Route 11 West
4.4 mi
6m
Simonsville Road
3.7 mi
5m
Vermont Route 103 South
2.5 mi
4m
Depot Street
1.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 35.1 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, VT and North Bennington, VT.
1
Start on Christian Street
42 ft·3 sec·Christian Street
2
Continue on V.A. Cutoff Road
0.4 mi·55 sec·V.A. Cutoff Road
3
Turn right onto TH 132
144 ft·8 sec·TH 132
4
Turn right onto US 4
0.8 mi·1 min·Woodstock Road
5
Turn right onto US 5
0.5 mi·42 sec·North Main Street
6
Enter roundabout onto US 5
68 ft·1 sec·North Main Street
7
Continue on US 5
0.2 mi·26 sec·North Main Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
9
Merge onto I 91
35 mi·40 min·I 91
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·41 sec
Exit 6Toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls
11
At end of road, turn left onto VT 103
6.5 mi·9 min·Rockingham Road
12
Continue on VT 103
2.5 mi·4 min·Vermont Route 103 South
13
Continue on VT 11; VT 103
1.2 mi·3 min·South Main Street
14
Continue on VT 11
4.4 mi·6 min·Vermont Route 11 West
15
Continue on VT 11
3.7 mi·5 min·Simonsville Road
16
Continue on VT 11
5.6 mi·8 min·Vermont Route 11
17
Continue on VT 100; VT 11
0.4 mi·59 sec·North Main Street
18
Continue on VT 11
12 mi·17 min·Vermont Route 11
19
Continue on VT 11; VT 30
1.3 mi·2 min·Depot Street
20
Continue on VT 11; VT 30
0.5 mi·56 sec·Depot Street
21
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward US 7 South: Bennington
22
Merge onto US 7
20 mi·27 min·U.S. Route 7
23
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward VT 7A
24
Keep slight right at fork
482 ft·13 sec
Toward VT 7A NorthUse the right lane.
25
Turn straight onto VT 7A
0.4 mi·46 sec·Harwood Hill Road
26
Turn left onto Overlea Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Overlea Road
27
Continue on Mechanic Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Mechanic Street
28
At end of road, turn right onto Prospect Street
429 ft·15 sec·Prospect Street
29
Turn right onto Sage Street
179 ft·6 sec·Sage Street
30
Turn right onto VT 67A
444 ft·20 sec·Main Street
31
Turn left onto VT 67
20 ft·0 sec·Bank Street
32
Arrive at destination
VT 67
Trip Plan
Given this route takes just over two hours, you can easily complete it in a single day. Leaving in the morning will give you plenty of flexibility to arrive at your destination without feeling rushed. Since the drive is relatively short, you might not need many stops, but there are plenty of opportunities along I 91 if you do. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the transition from I 91 to U.S. Route 7, as services can sometimes be more spread out on the latter.
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 miles from Hartford, VT, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.1 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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49 miles or 1h 5m 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 53m
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 Hartford, 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 Hartford, VT
This is one driving day of about 98 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Hartford, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 91 for about 35.1 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 97.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
37.4 mi into trip|~44m in
Take the exit toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls
5
37.6 mi into trip|~45m in|VT 103 / Rockingham Road
At end of road, turn left onto VT 103 / Rockingham Road
Navigation decision point
7
95.7 mi into trip|~2h 15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward VT 7A North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward VT 7A North
5
97.8 mi into trip|~2h 20m in|Prospect Street
At end of road, turn right onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.78 one way
$31.55 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$17.36
$34.72
premium
$4.86
$18.77
$37.53
diesel
$5.61
$21.64
$43.27
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: 34.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.4
0
$10.29
$4.70
Efficient EV
24.5
0
$8.58
$3.92
EV Truck/SUV
39.2
0
$13.72
$6.27
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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 20, 2026
Origin
Hartford, VT
Morning
in Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
9:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Bennington, VT
Morning
in North Bennington on Tuesday
Local time
9:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Londonderry, VT
49 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
15 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?
You'll be on the highway for about 80% of this 98-mile trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 35.1 miles on I 91, offering a good opportunity for consistent cruising. After leaving the interstate, expect to transition to surface roads like U.S. Route 7 and Vermont Route 11, which will likely involve more varied speed limits and potentially more local traffic.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.1 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and U.S. Route 7. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.
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 miles you will encounter 17 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 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 37.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.6 miles (VT 103 / Rockingham Road): Navigation decision point.
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 Hartford, VT to North Bennington, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Bellows Falls along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 98 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.1 miles on I 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 37.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.6 miles (VT 103 / Rockingham Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Bennington, VT before heading back.
