Origin
Newfane, VT
Morning in Newfane on Tuesday
Local time
9:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newfane, VT to Bennington, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
39 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newfane, VT
Andrea Davis
Bennington, VT
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
Newfane to Bennington is 39 miles and takes about 1 hour 14 minutes via Vermont Route 9 West, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Vermont, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that's perfect for a single day. Expect a mixed driving experience, so it’s a good option if you want a taste of Vermont's countryside without a lengthy commitment. Plan for a relaxed pace, as this drive is easily manageable within a few hours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 9 West | 17.5 mi | 27m |
| Dover Road | 5.6 mi | 13m |
| Dover Hill Road | 4.2 mi | 10m |
| Vermont Route 100 North | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Vermont Route 30 | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Grimes Hill Road | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| East Dover Road | 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 Newfane, VT and Bennington, VT.
1
Start on West Street
150 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Street
2
Turn right onto VT 30
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 30
3
Turn right onto Grimes Hill Road
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Grimes Hill Road
4
Continue on Dover Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Dover Road
5
Keep slight right at fork onto Dover Road
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Dover Road
6
Continue on Dover Hill Road
4.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Dover Hill Road
7
Turn left onto East Dover Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Dover Road
8
Turn straight onto VT 100
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 100 North
9
Turn right onto VT 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
10
Continue on VT 9
18 mi
·
27 min
·
Vermont Route 9 West
11
Continue on VT 9
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodford Road
12
Continue on VT 9
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
VT 9
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Newfane, 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 18.5 — 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
|
VT 30 / Vermont Route 30
Turn right onto VT 30 / Vermont Route 30
Navigation decision point
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Grimes Hill Road
Turn right onto Grimes Hill Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Dover Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Dover Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
13.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
East Dover Road
Turn left onto East Dover Road
Navigation decision point
3
18.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
VT 9 / West Main Street
Turn right onto VT 9 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.28 one way
$12.56 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.47 | $14.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in Bennington on Tuesday
Local time
9:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Clear
SE 2 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
41°F
Wilmington, VT
20 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
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
1h 14m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This 39-mile journey features about 60% highway driving, offering a blend of quicker travel and more local road experiences. You'll spend the longest uninterrupted stretch, 17.5 miles, on Vermont Route 9 West. The route is characterized as a "Mixed drive," suggesting you'll encounter varied road conditions and speeds, shifting from potentially faster sections to more winding or slower segments. As you progress, the character of the drive will likely change, transitioning between open stretches and more intimate local road passages.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 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?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VT 30 / Vermont Route 30.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 30 / Vermont Route 30): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (Grimes Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (Dover Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Arriving in Bennington, VT
Full guide →Bennington is a town in Southwestern Vermont. Boasting five covered bridges it is a classic Vermont country town, and is also home to Bennington College. This article also encompasses the neighboring town of North Bennington.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 39 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). 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 (VT 30 / Vermont Route 30): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (Grimes Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (Dover Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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