North Bennington to Springfield is 59.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 36 minutes via U.S. Route 7 and Vermont Route 11, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive that's largely on main roads, making it a straightforward option for a short hop. It's a good choice if you're looking for an efficient way to get from one part of the state to another without a lot of complicated navigation.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
29.5 miles from North Bennington, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
U.S. Route 7
19.9 mi
27m
Vermont Route 11 30
11.5 mi
17m
Vermont Route 11
5.6 mi
8m
Vermont Route 11 West
4.4 mi
6m
Simonsville Road
3.7 mi
5m
Chester Road
3.6 mi
6m
Vermont Route 11 East
2.7 mi
5m
Depot Street
1.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 7
— 19.9 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bennington, VT and Springfield, VT.
1
Start on VT 67
20 ft·2 sec·Bank Street
2
Turn right onto VT 67A
444 ft·15 sec·Main Street
3
Turn slight left onto Sage Street
179 ft·11 sec·Sage Street
4
Turn left onto Prospect Street
429 ft·19 sec·Prospect Street
5
Turn left onto Mechanic Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Mechanic Street
6
Continue on Overlea Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Overlea Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto VT 7A
0.5 mi·56 sec·Harwood Hill Road
8
Take the ramp
227 ft·6 sec
Toward US 7
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward US 7 North: Manchester, Rutland
10
Merge onto US 7
20 mi·27 min·U.S. Route 7
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·48 sec
Toward VT 11, VT 30
12
Turn right onto VT 11; VT 30
1.7 mi·2 min·Depot Street
13
Continue on VT 11; VT 30
12 mi·17 min·Vermont Route 11 30
14
Continue on VT 100; VT 11
0.4 mi·59 sec·North Main Street
15
Continue on VT 11
5.6 mi·8 min·Vermont Route 11
16
Continue on VT 11
3.7 mi·5 min·Simonsville Road
17
Continue on VT 11
4.4 mi·6 min·Vermont Route 11 West
18
Continue on VT 11
1.2 mi·3 min·Main Street
19
Turn left onto VT 11
0.4 mi·59 sec·Pleasant Street
20
Continue on VT 11
2.7 mi·5 min·Vermont Route 11 East
21
Continue on VT 11
3.6 mi·6 min·Chester Road
22
Turn right onto Park Street
0.8 mi·2 min·Park Street
23
Turn right onto VT 11
96 ft·3 sec·Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
VT 11
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short drive time of 1 hour and 36 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with when to start. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon should give you plenty of time to reach Springfield before evening. With only 59.1 miles, you won't need to worry about extensive stops for fuel or rest. Consider making a quick stop in Manchester if you need to stretch your legs, as it falls along the U.S. Route 7 portion of your drive.
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 29.5 miles from North Bennington, VT, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.9 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 13 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.5 miles or 45m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Bennington, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from North Bennington, VT
This is one driving day of about 59.1 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from North Bennington, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on U.S. Route 7 for about 19.9 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|VT 67A / Main Street
Turn right onto VT 67A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Prospect Street
Turn left onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 mi into trip|~5m in
Take the ramp toward US 7
Navigation decision point
Toward US 7
6
2.4 mi into trip|~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 7 North: Manchester, Rutland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 7 North: Manchester, Rutland
5
22.8 mi into trip|~34m in
Take the exit toward VT 11, VT 30
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward VT 11, VT 30
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.51 one way
$19.03 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg21 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$10.47
$20.94
premium
$4.86
$11.32
$22.63
diesel
$5.61
$13.05
$26.10
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17.7
0
$6.21
$2.84
Efficient EV
14.8
0
$5.17
$2.36
EV Truck/SUV
23.6
0
$8.27
$3.78
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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 19, 2026
Origin
North Bennington, VT
Morning
in North Bennington on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Springfield, VT
Morning
in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Londonderry, VT
30 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
29 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 36m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...
23 mi from route
~58 min detour
Free
near mile 57.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 75% of the 59.1 miles on higher-speed roads. You'll experience a stretch of 19.9 miles on U.S. Route 7 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to see frequent exits and entrances during the highway portion, typical of this type of road.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.9 mi on U.S. Route 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 7 and Vermont Route 11 30. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VT 67A / Main Street.
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 59.1 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (VT 67A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 59.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.9 miles on U.S. Route 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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. 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 67A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Springfield, VT before heading back.
