How far is Bennington, VT from Craftsbury, VT?
The driving distance from Bennington, VT to Craftsbury, VT is about 155.3 miles (250 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Windsor County, Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bennington and Craftsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington and Craftsbury.
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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
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Woodstock Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue
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Continue on U.S. Route 4 East
9.3 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4 East
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Turn slight left onto Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100
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Continue on Vermont Route 107
6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107
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Continue on River Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 107
2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 107
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Turn left onto I 89 North
2024 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
27.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 62 East: Berlin, Barre
1180 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Vermont Route 62
1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 62
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Keep slight right to continue on Berlin State Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Berlin State Highway
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Turn left onto Barre-Montpelier Road
1135 ft · 24 sec · Barre-Montpelier Road
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Continue on River Street
1.3 km · 2 min · River Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward River Street
1 m · 1 sec · River Street
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Exit the roundabout onto River Street
30 m · 1 sec · River Street
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Merge slight left onto East Montpelier Road
2221 ft · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
4.5 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 2
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 14 North
18.9 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 14 North
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Continue on South Main Street
2689 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Wolcott Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · Wolcott Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 15 West
2518 ft · 44 sec · Vermont Route 15 West
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Turn right onto Craftsbury Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Craftsbury Road
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Continue on Eligo Lake Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Eligo Lake Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 14
1 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 14
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Turn right onto South Craftsbury Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Craftsbury Road
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Turn right onto Creek Road
91 m · 8 sec · Creek Road
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Turn right onto Town Garage Road
13 m · 3 sec · Town Garage Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Town Garage Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bennington and Craftsbury.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bennington and Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely near Craftsbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bennington to Craftsbury?
The road trip is about 155.3 miles (250 km) and usually takes 03h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stockbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Bennington and 77.7 miles from Craftsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.62 one way or $43.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bennington and Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely near Craftsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Stockbridge
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 Stockbridge.
Randolph station
Rutland station
White River Junction
Castleton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Craftsbury. Straight-line distance: 128.28 mi (206.44 km).
#1 Bennington
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 14,897 |
| Coordinates | 42.8781300, -73.1967700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Craftsbury
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,170 |
| Coordinates | 44.6367200, -72.3726100 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Craftsbury (-72.37261, 44.63672)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $21.62 | $43.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $24.42 | $48.85 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $26.62 | $53.24 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $32.86 | $65.73 |
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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