How far is Bennington, VT from Hartford, VT?

The driving distance from Bennington, VT to Hartford, VT is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
102.06 mi
01h 57m
Flight
69.2 mi
111.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.2 mi
Kilometers
111.36 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.06 mi
Kilometers
164.25 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Mon, May 4, 10:25 PM EDT
Return by in Bennington
Tue, May 5, 12:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bennington
2026-05-04T20:28
Arrive Hartford
Mon, May 4, 10:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Chester
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From Bennington
49 mi
00h 58m
To Hartford
53 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 59 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 11

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 11

  12. 12

    Continue on Simonsville Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Simonsville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 11 West

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 11 West

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 South

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 103 South

  16. 16

    Continue on Rockingham Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Rockingham Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit left toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction

    752 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 40 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5: White River Junction

    826 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    155 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    2487 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Woodstock Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Woodstock Road

  24. 24

    Turn left

    44 m · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road

    2009 ft · 55 sec · V.A. Cutoff Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Christian Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
34.9 mi · 34%
U.S. Route 7
21.2 mi · 21%
Vermont Route 11 30
11.5 mi · 11%
Rockingham Road
6.62 mi · 6%
Vermont Route 11
5.56 mi · 5%
Vermont Route 11 West
4.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Merge slight left

34.8 mi · 00h 40m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
69.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
00h 58m from Bennington
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bennington and Mostly Sunny near Hartford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Bennington and 53 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.20 one way or $28.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chester

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

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

BUS

Okemo, Vermont

18 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

19 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Claremont

21 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Windsor station

30 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 69.2 mi (111.36 km).

Bennington

#1 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

Population9,566
Coordinates43.6606300, -72.3384200
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.196743, 42.878279)
End: Christian Street (-72.33842, 43.660627)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.63 L · about $14.20
Round trip
$28.40
7.2 gal · 27.26 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.20 $28.40
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.05 $32.09
Premium $4.86 $17.49 $34.98
Diesel $6.00 $21.59 $43.18

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Bennington and Hartford. The current time is 20:28:11.

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.