Albany, NY to Vermont: A Short Drive to the Green Mountains

Driving from Albany, New York to Vermont takes approximately 2 hours 43 minutes (≈140 miles / 225 km) to the state line—specifically to Bennington in southwestern Vermont.

Route

Take I-90 East (Massachusetts Turnpike) → I-91 North or NY-7 East → VT-9 East (scenic).

Destinations & Times from Albany

• Bennington, VT – 1 hr 15 min (55 mi)
• Manchester, VT – 1 hr 45 min (85 mi)
• Rutland, VT – 2 hr (95 mi)
• Burlington, VT – 3 hr 15 min (165 mi)
• Stowe, VT – 3 hr (150 mi)

Notes

• Vermont borders NY to the west; no border checks.
• Winter: allow extra time for snow/ice; carry chains.
• Foliage season (late Sep–Oct): heavy traffic on weekends.

An easy day trip or weekend gateway from the Capital Region.