How far is Bennington, VT from Chittenden, VT?
The driving distance from Bennington, VT to Chittenden, VT is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Rutland County, Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bennington and Chittenden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington and Chittenden.
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Start on Main Street
754 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Depot Street
2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street
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Merge slight right onto North Street
1791 ft · 47 sec · North Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7 North
1.6 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 North
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Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass
1041 ft · 16 sec · Bennington Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7
51.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on South Main Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7 North
3.9 mi · 6 min · U.S. Route 7 North
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Turn right onto Sangamon Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Sangamon Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chittenden Road
741 ft · 18 sec · Chittenden Road
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Continue on East Pittsford - Chittenden Road
1 mi · 2 min · East Pittsford - Chittenden Road
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Turn slight left onto Mountain Top Road
60 m · 9 sec · Mountain Top Road
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Turn left onto Holden Road
48 m · 9 sec · Holden Road
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Turn right
6 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bennington and Chittenden.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Bennington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chittenden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bennington to Chittenden?
The road trip is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Danby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32 miles from Bennington and 31.9 miles from Chittenden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.92 one way or $17.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bennington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chittenden.
Stop Ideas Near Danby
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Chittenden. Straight-line distance: 58.68 mi (94.43 km).
#1 Bennington
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 14,897 |
| Coordinates | 42.8781300, -73.1967700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chittenden
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,170 |
| Coordinates | 43.7078400, -72.9481600 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chittenden (-72.94816, 43.70784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $8.92 | $17.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.07 | $20.15 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.98 | $21.96 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.55 | $27.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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