How far is Bennington, VT from Cavendish, VT?

The driving distance from Bennington, VT to Cavendish, VT is about 58 miles (93.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
57.97 mi
01h 31m
Flight
45.75 mi
73.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.75 mi
Kilometers
73.63 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.97 mi
Kilometers
93.3 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cavendish
Thu, Apr 23, 10:06 AM EDT
Return by in Bennington
Thu, Apr 23, 11:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bennington
2026-04-23T08:34
Arrive Cavendish
Thu, Apr 23, 10:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Peru
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Bennington
29 mi
00h 46m
To Cavendish
29 mi
00h 46m

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
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 1 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 100

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 100

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 100

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 100

  15. 15

    Continue on Andover Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Andover Street

  16. 16

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

    1.5 km · 3 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 South

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 103 South

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 7
21.2 mi · 37%
Vermont Route 100
13.9 mi · 24%
Vermont Route 11 30
11.5 mi · 20%
Main Street
4.1 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 103 South
2.19 mi · 4%
Depot Street
2.18 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 7

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

21.2 mi · 00h 29m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
45.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peru
00h 46m from Bennington
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bennington and Mostly Sunny near Cavendish.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58 miles (93.3 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Peru is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Bennington and 29 miles from Cavendish.

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

The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Peru

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

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

BUS

Okemo, Vermont

24 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

38 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Rutland station

43 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Claremont

45 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Cavendish. Straight-line distance: 45.75 mi (73.63 km).

Bennington

#1 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Cavendish

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

Population1,415
Coordinates43.3820200, -72.6081500
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: Bennington (-73.19677, 42.87813)
End: Cavendish (-72.60815, 43.38202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.74 L · about $8.05
Round trip
$16.10
4.08 gal · 15.48 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.05 $16.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.09 $18.18
Premium $4.86 $9.91 $19.82
Diesel $6.00 $12.23 $24.47

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 Cavendish. The current time is 08:34:54.

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.