How far is Bennington, VT from Brookfield, VT?

The driving distance from Bennington, VT to Brookfield, VT is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (138 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
106.34 mi
02h 49m
Flight
85.76 mi
138.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.76 mi
Kilometers
138.02 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.34 mi
Kilometers
171.14 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM EDT
Return by in Bennington
Thu, Apr 23, 8:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bennington
2026-04-23T03:10
Arrive Brookfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 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
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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

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
Rutland
VT

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, surrounding the city of Rutland

From Bennington
53.2 mi
01h 24m
To Brookfield
53.2 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 66: Randolph

    1625 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 66

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 66

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    6.6 mi · 16 min · Ridge Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 65

    1216 ft · 34 sec · Vermont Route 65

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Stone Road

    14 m · 7 sec · Stone Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 7
51.6 mi · 49%
Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 10%
U.S. Route 4 East
9.35 mi · 9%
Vermont Route 107
8.63 mi · 8%
I 89 North
8.58 mi · 8%
Ridge Road
6.56 mi · 6%
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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
85.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutland
01h 24m from Bennington
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bennington and Mostly Sunny near Brookfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.3 miles (171.1 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?

Rutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.2 miles from Bennington and 53.2 miles from Brookfield.

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

The direct path is about 85.7 miles (138 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.79 one way or $29.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bennington and Mostly Sunny near Brookfield.

Stop Ideas Near Rutland

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

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

RAIL

Rutland station

1 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Castleton station

16 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

23 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

32 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Brookfield. Straight-line distance: 85.76 mi (138.02 km).

Bennington

#1 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Brookfield

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

Population1,343
Coordinates44.0422900, -72.6034400
Altitude394
CountryUnited States
Start: Bennington (-73.19677, 42.87813)
End: Brookfield (-72.60344, 44.04229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.2 L · about $14.79
Round trip
$29.59
7.5 gal · 28.4 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.79 $29.59
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.71 $33.43
Premium $4.86 $18.22 $36.43
Diesel $6.00 $22.49 $44.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bennington and Brookfield. The current time is 03:10:01.

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.