How far is Bennington, VT from Bradford, VT?

The driving distance from Bennington, VT to Bradford, VT is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (151 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
124.38 mi
02h 49m
Flight
93.8 mi
150.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.8 mi
Kilometers
150.96 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.38 mi
Kilometers
200.17 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bradford
Sat, Apr 18, 11:50 AM EDT
Return by in Bennington
Sat, Apr 18, 2:40 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 Bradford
Sat, Apr 18, 11:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 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
Rockingham
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Bennington
62.2 mi
01h 24m
To Bradford
62.2 mi
01h 24m

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
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.2 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 7

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 11, VT 30

    1763 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Depot Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 11 30

    11.5 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 11 30

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    2077 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 11

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 11

  12. 12

    Continue on Simonsville Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Simonsville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 11 West

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 11 West

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 South

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 103 South

  16. 16

    Continue on Rockingham Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Rockingham Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit left toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction

    752 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    62 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 25: Bradford, Barre

    1590 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Waits River Road

    134 m · 14 sec · Waits River Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Old Creamery Road

    2048 ft · 2 min · Old Creamery Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mill Street

    742 ft · 35 sec · Mill Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    811 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
62.1 mi · 50%
U.S. Route 7
21.2 mi · 17%
Vermont Route 11 30
11.5 mi · 9%
Rockingham Road
6.62 mi · 5%
Vermont Route 11
5.56 mi · 4%
Vermont Route 11 West
4.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Merge slight left

62 mi · 01h 12m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
93.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockingham
01h 24m from Bennington
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bennington and Mostly Cloudy near Bradford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Rockingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.2 miles from Bennington and 62.2 miles from Bradford.

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

The direct path is about 93.8 miles (151 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.32 one way or $34.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rockingham

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

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

RAIL

Bellows Falls station

7 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Claremont

22 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

30 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Windsor station

34 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 93.8 mi (150.96 km).

Bennington

#1 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Bradford

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

Population2,684
Coordinates43.9925700, -72.1289800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Bennington (-73.19677, 42.87813)
End: Bradford (-72.12898, 43.99257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.61 L · about $17.32
Round trip
$34.64
8.78 gal · 33.22 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.32 $34.64
Mid-grade $4.46 $19.57 $39.13
Premium $4.86 $21.33 $42.65
Diesel $6.00 $26.33 $52.65

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 Bradford. 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.