How far is Bennington, VT from Bakersfield, VT?
The driving distance from Bennington, VT to Bakersfield, VT is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133 miles (214 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bennington and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington and Bakersfield.
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Start on Main Street
754 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Depot Street
2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street
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Merge slight right onto North Street
1791 ft · 47 sec · North Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7 North
1.6 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 North
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Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass
1041 ft · 16 sec · Bennington Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7
51.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on South Main Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7 North
14.1 mi · 24 min · U.S. Route 7 North
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Continue on Center Street
1198 ft · 43 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Conant Square
1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square
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Continue on Grove Street
10.9 mi · 17 min · Grove Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7 South
1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South
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Turn right onto Ossie Road
2701 ft · 46 sec · Ossie Road
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Turn left onto Church Street
111 m · 7 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Case Street
6 mi · 9 min · Case Street
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Continue on South 116 Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · South 116 Road
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Turn right onto Stony Hill Road
2863 ft · 49 sec · Stony Hill Road
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Continue on West Street
3175 ft · 56 sec · West Street
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Continue on Main Street
798 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Continue on East Street
2605 ft · 1 min · East Street
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Continue on Rockydale Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road
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Continue on North 116 Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 116
9 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116
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Continue on Vermont Route 116
5.3 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 116
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 2A
2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A
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Continue on Saint George Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Saint George Road
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Take the ramp right
1430 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Richmond, Bolton
956 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1117 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto River Road
73 m · 7 sec · River Road
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Turn right onto Governor Peck Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Governor Peck Highway
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Continue on Governor Peck Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Governor Peck Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Browns Trace
1.8 mi · 4 min · Browns Trace
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Keep slight right to continue on Browns Trace
3.5 mi · 8 min · Browns Trace
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 15
11.6 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 15
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Continue on Vermont Route 15
2.3 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 15
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Vermont Route 108 North
65 m · 5 sec · Vermont Route 108 North
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 108 North
4.1 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 108 North
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Continue on Bakersfield Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Bakersfield Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 108 South
3.7 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 108 South
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Turn left onto Fairfield Road
112 m · 7 sec · Fairfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bennington and Bakersfield.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
U.S. Route 7
Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7
51.6 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Bennington and Patchy Fog near Bakersfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bennington to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Salisbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.4 miles from Bennington and 79.4 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133 miles (214 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 8:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.09 one way or $44.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bennington and Patchy Fog near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Salisbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Salisbury.
Ticonderoga station
Castleton station
Port Henry station
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 133 mi (214.04 km).
#1 Bennington
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 14,897 |
| Coordinates | 42.8781300, -73.1967700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bakersfield
Town in Franklin County, Vermont
| Population | 1,336 |
| Coordinates | 44.7819900, -72.8029100 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bakersfield (-72.80291, 44.78199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $22.09 | $44.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $24.96 | $49.92 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $27.20 | $54.41 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $33.58 | $67.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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