How far is Bennington, VT from Fair Haven, VT?
The driving distance from Bennington, VT to Fair Haven, VT is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Bennington County, Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bennington and Fair Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington and Fair Haven.
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Start on Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · West Road
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Continue straight
2851 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Farmers Inn Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Farmers Inn Road
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Turn left onto Bayer Road
3018 ft · 1 min · Bayer Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mapletown Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Mapletown Road
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Continue on Johnson Hill Road
1 mi · 2 min · Johnson Hill Road
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
35.4 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 22
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on State Highway 22A
10.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 22A
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Continue on South Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto North Park Place
24 m · 2 sec · North Park Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Park Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bennington and Fair Haven.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
35.4 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Bennington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Fair Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bennington to Fair Haven?
The road trip is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Sandgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Bennington and 30.7 miles from Fair Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.9 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Bennington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Fair Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Sandgate
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 Sandgate.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Fair Haven. Straight-line distance: 49.64 mi (79.88 km).
#1 Bennington
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 14,897 |
| Coordinates | 42.8781300, -73.1967700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fair Haven
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 2,530 |
| Coordinates | 43.5947900, -73.2656700 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fair Haven (-73.26567, 43.59479)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.54 | $21.08 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.01 | $26.03 |
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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