How far is Bennington, VT from Cornwall, VT?
The driving distance from Bennington, VT to Cornwall, VT is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bennington and Cornwall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington and Cornwall.
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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
14.1 mi · 24 min · U.S. Route 7 North
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Continue on Center Street
1198 ft · 43 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Conant Square
1165 ft · 42 sec · Conant Square
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Turn left onto Champlain Street
3 mi · 5 min · Champlain Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 73 East
2.8 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 73 East
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 30
1.4 km · 2 min · Vermont Route 30
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Continue on South Main Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 30
3.7 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 30
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Turn left onto Fisher Road
45 m · 11 sec · Fisher Road
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Turn left onto Park Lane
75 m · 11 sec · Park Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bennington and Cornwall.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bennington and Partly Sunny near Cornwall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bennington to Cornwall?
The road trip is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Bennington and 43.3 miles from Cornwall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.07 one way or $24.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bennington and Partly Sunny near Cornwall.
Stop Ideas Near Wallingford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wallingford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Cornwall. Straight-line distance: 74.81 mi (120.4 km).
#1 Bennington
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 14,897 |
| Coordinates | 42.8781300, -73.1967700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cornwall
Town in Vermont (United States)
| Population | 1,198 |
| Coordinates | 43.9608900, -73.2104000 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cornwall (-73.2104, 43.96089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.07 | $24.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.64 | $27.28 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.87 | $29.73 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.35 | $36.70 |
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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