How far is Bennington, VT from Johnson, VT?
The driving distance from Bennington, VT to Johnson, VT is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bennington and Johnson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington and Johnson.
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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
41 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
1523 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 100
570 ft · 10 sec · Vermont Route 100
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Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road
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Continue on Waterbury Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Maple Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Pucker Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Pucker Street
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Continue on Pucker Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Pucker Street
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Continue on Laporte Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Laporte Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 100 Bypass
1.6 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 100 Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 West
51 m · 4 sec · Vermont Route 15 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West
1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 West
44 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West
4 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15 West
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Continue on Lower Main Street East
3132 ft · 57 sec · Lower Main Street East
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
2 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bennington and Johnson.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bennington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Johnson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bennington to Johnson?
The road trip is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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 78.4 miles from Bennington and 78.4 miles from Johnson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 9:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.82 one way or $43.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bennington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Johnson.
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 Johnson. Straight-line distance: 124.13 mi (199.77 km).
#1 Bennington
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 14,897 |
| Coordinates | 42.8781300, -73.1967700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Johnson
Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,619 |
| Coordinates | 44.6356100, -72.6804000 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnson (-72.6804, 44.63561)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $21.82 | $43.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $24.65 | $49.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $26.86 | $53.73 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $33.16 | $66.33 |
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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