How far is Barton, VT from Bennington, VT?

The driving distance from Barton, VT to Bennington, VT is about 183.9 miles (296 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
183.93 mi
03h 58m
Flight
138.86 mi
223.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.86 mi
Kilometers
223.47 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.93 mi
Kilometers
296 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennington
Sat, Apr 18, 9:57 AM EDT
Return by in Barton
Sat, Apr 18, 1:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barton
2026-04-18T05:59
Arrive Bennington
Sat, Apr 18, 9:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hartland
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Barton
92 mi
01h 59m
To Bennington
92 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Barton and Bennington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barton and Bennington.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1291 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Village Square

    50 m · 7 sec · Village Square

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Street

    818 ft · 16 sec · Church Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Glover Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Glover Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 91 South

    1066 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    120.7 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls

    1174 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockingham Road

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Rockingham Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 South

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 103 South

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 11 West

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 11 West

  12. 12

    Continue on Simonsville Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Simonsville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 11

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 11

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    2077 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Vermont Route 11

    11.5 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 11

  16. 16

    Continue on Depot Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Depot Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Depot Street

    2654 ft · 56 sec · Depot Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 7 South: Bennington

    1442 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7

    21.6 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 7

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass

    953 ft · 15 sec · Bennington Bypass

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7

    1.5 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7

  22. 22

    Continue on North Street

    1791 ft · 48 sec · North Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    754 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barton and Bennington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
121 mi · 66%
U.S. Route 7
22.5 mi · 12%
Vermont Route 11
17.1 mi · 9%
Rockingham Road
6.47 mi · 4%
Vermont Route 11 West
4.37 mi · 2%
Simonsville Road
3.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

121 mi · 02h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
138.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartland
01h 59m from Barton
Leave By
9:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Barton and Partly Sunny near Bennington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barton to Bennington?

The road trip is about 183.9 miles (296 km) and usually takes 03h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hartland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92 miles from Barton and 92 miles from Bennington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.60 one way or $51.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Barton and Partly Sunny near Bennington.

Stop Ideas Near Hartland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hartland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hartland.

RAIL

Windsor station

7 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

White River Junction

14 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Claremont

19 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

29 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barton and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 138.86 mi (223.47 km).

Barton

#1 Barton

Town in Vermont

Population2,455
Coordinates44.7481000, -72.1762100
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Bennington

#2 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

Population14,897
Coordinates42.8781300, -73.1967700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Barton (-72.17621, 44.7481)
End: Bennington (-73.19677, 42.87813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.49 gal
24.57 L · about $25.60
Round trip
$51.21
12.98 gal · 49.14 L
Estimated CO2
57.7 kg one way
Round trip: 115.4 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $25.60 $51.21
Mid-grade $4.46 $28.93 $57.85
Premium $4.86 $31.53 $63.06
Diesel $6.00 $38.92 $77.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Barton and Bennington. The current time is 05:59:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.