If you are planning a trip from North Bennington to Williston, you can expect a straightforward journey covering 123.8 miles. The drive typically takes about 3 hours and 14 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. You will primarily utilize U.S. Route 7 and Vermont Route 116 to navigate between these two Northeast locations. Budgeting around $20 for fuel should cover your travel needs for the trip. Since the drive is manageable in one go, you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations unless you prefer a slower pace. This route offers a reliable connection through the Vermont landscape that is both practical and efficient.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.9 miles from North Bennington, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 37m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
U.S. Route 7
50.3 mi
1h 15m
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi
21m
U.S. Route 7 North
14.1 mi
23m
Grove Street
10.9 mi
16m
Case Street
6 mi
8m
South 116 Road
5.5 mi
8m
North 116 Road
4.1 mi
6m
Saint George Road
3.7 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 7
— 50.3 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bennington, VT and Williston, VT.
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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
50 mi·1 hr 15 min·U.S. Route 7
11
Continue on US 4; US 7
2.8 mi·5 min·South Main Street
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Continue on US 7
14 mi·23 min·U.S. Route 7 North
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Continue on US 7; VT 73
0.2 mi·42 sec·Center Street
14
Continue on US 7; VT 73
0.2 mi·39 sec·Conant Square
15
Continue on US 7
11 mi·16 min·Grove Street
16
Continue on US 7
1.1 mi·1 min·U.S. Route 7 South
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Turn right onto VT 116
0.5 mi·45 sec·Ossie Road
18
Turn left onto VT 116
364 ft·6 sec·Church Street
19
Continue on VT 116
6.0 mi·8 min·Case Street
20
Continue on VT 116
5.5 mi·8 min·South 116 Road
21
Turn right onto VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi·48 sec·Stony Hill Road
22
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.6 mi·55 sec·West Street
23
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.2 mi·22 sec·Main Street
24
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi·1 min·East Street
25
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.9 mi·1 min·Rockydale Road
26
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
4.1 mi·6 min·North 116 Road
27
Continue on VT 116
9.0 mi·13 min·Vermont Route 116
28
Continue on VT 116
5.3 mi·7 min·Vermont Route 116
29
Turn right onto VT 2A
2.0 mi·2 min·Vermont Route 2A
30
Continue on VT 2A
3.7 mi·5 min·Saint George Road
31
Turn right onto US 2
2.3 mi·4 min·Williston Road
32
Continue on North Williston Road
18 ft·0 sec·North Williston Road
33
Arrive at destination
North Williston Road
Trip Plan
For a smooth experience, plan for at least one dedicated stop during your 3-hour and 14-minute commute to keep your energy levels steady. Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule, though aiming for off-peak hours can help you maintain a steady pace. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $20 estimate is based on standard consumption and can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Given that your longest stretch is 50.3 miles on U.S. Route 7, ensure you have your favorite playlist or podcast ready for that specific segment. Taking advantage of the route's simplicity allows you to focus on the road ahead without the stress of a complex itinerary.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.9 miles from North Bennington, VT, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.3 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 27 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.9 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Williston, 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.
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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 North Bennington, VT
This is one driving day of about 123.8 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from North Bennington, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on U.S. Route 7 for about 50.3 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 2.4 — 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
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Mechanic Street
Turn left onto Mechanic 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.93 one way
$39.86 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$21.93
$43.86
premium
$4.86
$23.71
$47.41
diesel
$5.61
$27.33
$54.67
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.1
0
$13.00
$5.94
Efficient EV
31
0
$10.83
$4.95
EV Truck/SUV
49.5
0
$17.33
$7.92
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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 18, 2026
Origin
North Bennington, VT
Late night
in North Bennington on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Williston, VT
Late night
in Williston on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Mostly Clear
NW 2 to 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
36°F
Brandon, VT
62 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
20 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
3h 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.
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...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 55.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a distinct highway-focused profile, with 66% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will experience a mix of driving conditions, including a significant 50.3-mile stretch on U.S. Route 7 that serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the journey. The transition between U.S. Route 7 and Vermont Route 116 shifts the road's personality, moving you between faster highway speeds and secondary routes. Expect a consistent flow behind the wheel as you navigate the transition from the southern part of the state toward the Williston area. It is a functional drive that balances speed with the rhythm of Vermont’s road network.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.3 mi on U.S. Route 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 7 and Vermont Route 116. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VT 67A / Main Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 14m drive. You will face about 11 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 67A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Mechanic Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 14m. Total distance: 123.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 50.3 miles on U.S. Route 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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: near the start (VT 67A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Mechanic Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Williston, VT, but most travelers stay overnight.
