How far is Bennington, VT from Bethel, VT?

The driving distance from Bennington, VT to Bethel, VT is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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
86.93 mi
02h 15m
Flight
71.81 mi
115.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.81 mi
Kilometers
115.56 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.93 mi
Kilometers
139.9 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel
Sat, Apr 18, 11:15 AM EDT
Return by in Bennington
Sat, Apr 18, 1:31 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 Bethel
Sat, Apr 18, 11:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
Wallingford
VT

Town in Vermont

From Bennington
43.4 mi
01h 07m
To Bethel
43.5 mi
01h 07m

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
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    754 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto North Street

    1791 ft · 47 sec · North Street

  4. 4

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 North

    1.6 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 North

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass

    1041 ft · 16 sec · Bennington Bypass

  6. 6

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

    51.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min · U.S. Route 7

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Woodstock Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on U.S. Route 4 East

    9.3 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4 East

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Vermont Route 100

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107

  12. 12

    Continue on River Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street

  13. 13

    Continue on River Street

    39 m · 3 sec · River Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2001 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cushing Drive

    59 m · 9 sec · Cushing Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cushing Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
2 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 7
51.6 mi · 59%
Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 12%
U.S. Route 4 East
9.35 mi · 11%
Vermont Route 107
6.68 mi · 8%
River Street
3.39 mi · 4%
South Main Street
1.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallingford
01h 07m from Bennington
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bennington and Mostly Cloudy near Bethel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Bennington and 43.5 miles from Bethel.

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

The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.11 one way or $24.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wallingford

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

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

RAIL

Rutland station

15 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Castleton station

22 mi away
266 Main Street
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

23 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

26 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 71.81 mi (115.56 km).

Bennington

#1 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

Population14,897
Coordinates42.8781300, -73.1967700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Bethel

#2 Bethel

Census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population1,939
Coordinates43.8334000, -72.6339900
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Bennington (-73.19677, 42.87813)
End: Bethel (-72.63399, 43.8334)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.61 L · about $12.11
Round trip
$24.22
6.14 gal · 23.22 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.11 $24.22
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.68 $27.37
Premium $4.86 $14.91 $29.83
Diesel $6.00 $18.41 $36.82

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 Bethel. 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.