Traveling from Hartland to Bennington covers 87.8 miles through the heart of Vermont, making for a straightforward journey that takes roughly 2 hours and 6 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel to complete the transit. The route primarily utilizes I-91, U.S. Route 7, and Vermont Route 11 to bridge the gap between these two Northeast locations. It is a practical, efficient path for travelers looking to move across the state quickly while maintaining a predictable schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.9 miles from Hartland, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 91
25 mi
28m
U.S. Route 7
22.5 mi
30m
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
2.3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 25 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartland, VT and Bennington, VT.
1
Start on US 5; VT 12
0.9 mi·1 min·U.S. Route 5
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 91 South: Ascutney, Brattleboro
3
Merge onto I 91
25 mi·28 min·I 91
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·41 sec
Exit 6Toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls
5
At end of road, turn left onto VT 103
6.5 mi·9 min·Rockingham Road
6
Continue on VT 103
2.5 mi·4 min·Vermont Route 103 South
7
Continue on VT 11; VT 103
1.2 mi·3 min·South Main Street
8
Continue on VT 11
4.4 mi·6 min·Vermont Route 11 West
9
Continue on VT 11
3.7 mi·5 min·Simonsville Road
10
Continue on VT 11
5.6 mi·8 min·Vermont Route 11
11
Continue on VT 100; VT 11
0.4 mi·59 sec·North Main Street
12
Continue on VT 11
12 mi·17 min·Vermont Route 11
13
Continue on VT 11; VT 30
1.3 mi·2 min·Depot Street
14
Continue on VT 11; VT 30
0.5 mi·56 sec·Depot Street
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward US 7 South: Bennington
16
Merge onto US 7
22 mi·29 min·U.S. Route 7
17
Merge onto US 7; VT 279
0.2 mi·14 sec·Bennington Bypass
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7
0.9 mi·1 min·U.S. Route 7
Toward US 7 South: Bennington Downtown
19
Continue on US 7
0.3 mi·47 sec·North Street
20
Turn right onto Depot Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Depot Street
21
Turn left onto VT 9
0.1 mi·23 sec·Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
VT 9
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive of just over two hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Aim to hit the road when traffic is lightest to ensure you maintain your projected arrival time. Because the route is highway-heavy, keep a steady eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto I-91, as the 25-mile longest stretch offers fewer opportunities for quick exits. Given the $14 fuel estimate, fill up in Hartland to avoid potential price fluctuations once you reach your destination. Use the simplicity of this route to your advantage by planning your stops strategically along the transition points between the interstate and U.S. Route 7.
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 43.9 miles from Hartland, VT, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25 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 19 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.9 miles or 1h 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 47m
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 Hartland, 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 Hartland, VT
This is one driving day of about 87.8 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Hartland, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 91 for about 25 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 86 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.9 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 91 South: Ascutney, Brattleboro
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 91 South: Ascutney, Brattleboro
3
1.2 mi into trip|~2m in|I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
26.2 mi into trip|~30m 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
26.5 mi into trip|~31m in|VT 103 / Rockingham Road
At end of road, turn left onto VT 103 / Rockingham Road
Navigation decision point
5
86 mi into trip|~2h 2m in|US 7 / U.S. Route 7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7 / U.S. Route 7 toward US 7 South: Bennington Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 7 South: Bennington Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.13 one way
$28.27 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$15.55
$31.10
premium
$4.86
$16.81
$33.63
diesel
$5.61
$19.39
$38.77
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: 30.7 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
26.3
0
$9.22
$4.21
Efficient EV
22
0
$7.68
$3.51
EV Truck/SUV
35.1
0
$12.29
$5.62
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 19, 2026
Origin
Hartland, VT
Late night
in Hartland on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bennington, VT
Late night
in Bennington on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Londonderry, VT
44 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
7 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 6m 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 87.8-mile journey is heavily highway-focused, with 82% of the trip spent on high-speed roads. You will navigate a mix of interstate travel and state routes, with the longest uninterrupted stretch occurring during a 25-mile segment on I-91. While the interstate portions offer a consistent pace, the transition onto U.S. Route 7 and Vermont Route 11 shifts the character of the drive toward more traditional regional thoroughfares. Expect a functional, steady experience behind the wheel that prioritizes efficiency over technical winding roads. It is a balanced drive that shifts from the fast-moving interstate environment into the more localized flow of Vermont's state highway system.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and U.S. Route 7. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 6m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 26.2 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 Hartland, VT to Bennington, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Bellows Falls along the way.
Bellows Falls
26.2 mi in|~30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 87.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 25 miles on I 91. 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 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 26.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bennington, VT before heading back.
