How far is Bennington, VT from Bolton, VT?

The driving distance from Bennington, VT to Bolton, VT is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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
138.19 mi
03h 19m
Flight
104.48 mi
168.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.48 mi
Kilometers
168.14 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.19 mi
Kilometers
222.4 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolton
Sat, Apr 18, 12:20 PM EDT
Return by in Bennington
Sat, Apr 18, 3:40 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 Bolton
Sat, Apr 18, 12:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 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
10:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bennington
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
Killington
VT

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, USA

From Bennington
69.1 mi
01h 39m
To Bolton
69.1 mi
01h 39m

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
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 107

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I 89 North

    2024 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 47 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe

    1523 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 100

    2648 ft · 1 min · Vermont Route 100

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street

    12 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1469 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 2

  22. 22

    Continue on Theodore Roosevelt Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Theodore Roosevelt Highway

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Theodore Roosevelt Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 7
51.6 mi · 37%
I 89 North
41.4 mi · 30%
Vermont Route 100
11.2 mi · 8%
U.S. Route 4 East
9.35 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 107
8.63 mi · 6%
U.S. Route 2
3.49 mi · 3%
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 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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
104.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Killington
01h 39m from Bennington
Leave By
10:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bennington and Partly Sunny near Bolton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Killington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.1 miles from Bennington and 69.1 miles from Bolton.

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

The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 10:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.25 one way or $38.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Killington

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

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

RAIL

Rutland station

18 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Randolph station

29 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

31 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Castleton station

32 mi away
266 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Bolton. Straight-line distance: 104.48 mi (168.14 km).

Bennington

#1 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Bolton

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population1,188
Coordinates44.3728300, -72.8806800
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Bennington (-73.19677, 42.87813)
End: Bolton (-72.88068, 44.37283)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.46 L · about $19.25
Round trip
$38.50
9.76 gal · 36.92 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.25 $38.50
Mid-grade $4.46 $21.75 $43.50
Premium $4.86 $23.71 $47.41
Diesel $6.00 $29.27 $58.53

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 Bolton. The current time is 09:00:41.

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.