How far is Bennington, VT from Bellows Falls, VT?

The driving distance from Bennington, VT to Bellows Falls, VT is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.4 mi
01h 35m
Flight
41.92 mi
67.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.92 mi
Kilometers
67.47 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.4 mi
Kilometers
100.43 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellows Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 10:36 AM EDT
Return by in Bennington
Sat, Apr 18, 12:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bennington
2026-04-18T09:00
Arrive Bellows Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 10:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bennington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Marlboro
VT

Town in Vermont

From Bennington
31.2 mi
00h 47m
To Bellows Falls
31.3 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bennington and Bellows Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Woodford Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Woodford Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 9

    17.5 mi · 27 min · Vermont Route 9

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Vermont Route 9 East

    11.7 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 9 East

  6. 6

    Continue on Marlboro Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Marlboro Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2752 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    19.2 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Westminster, Walpole New Hampshire

    1186 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Westminster Street

    3198 ft · 49 sec · Westminster Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 5

    2.3 mi · 3 min · U.S. Route 5

  13. 13

    Continue on Westminster Street

    1295 ft · 22 sec · Westminster Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Westminster Street

    1966 ft · 33 sec · Westminster Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Westminster Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Avenue
21 mi · 34%
Vermont Route 9
17.5 mi · 28%
Vermont Route 9 East
11.7 mi · 19%
Marlboro Road
4.18 mi · 7%
U.S. Route 5
2.33 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Western Avenue

Merge slight left

19.2 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlboro
00h 47m from Bennington
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bennington and Mostly Cloudy near Bellows Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bennington to Bellows Falls?

The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km) and usually takes 01h 35m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marlboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.2 miles from Bennington and 31.3 miles from Bellows Falls.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.68 one way or $17.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bennington and Mostly Cloudy near Bellows Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Marlboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marlboro, 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 Marlboro.

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

32 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

38 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

57 mi away
13 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Bellows Falls. Straight-line distance: 41.92 mi (67.47 km).

Bennington

#1 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

Population14,897
Coordinates42.8781300, -73.1967700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Bellows Falls

#2 Bellows Falls

Village in Rockingham, Vermont

Population2,967
Coordinates43.1334100, -72.4439800
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Bennington (-73.19677, 42.87813)
End: Bellows Falls (-72.44398, 43.13341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.34 L · about $8.68
Round trip
$17.36
4.4 gal · 16.68 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.68 $17.36
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.81 $19.61
Premium $4.86 $10.69 $21.38
Diesel $6.00 $13.19 $26.39

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 Bennington and Bellows Falls. The current time is 09:00:36.

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.