How far is Bennington, VT from Ludlow, VT?

The driving distance from Bennington, VT to Ludlow, VT is about 52.8 miles (85 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
52.82 mi
01h 21m
Flight
43.65 mi
70.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.65 mi
Kilometers
70.25 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.82 mi
Kilometers
85.01 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ludlow
Sat, Apr 11, 11:23 AM EDT
Return by in Bennington
Sat, Apr 11, 12:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bennington
2026-04-11T10:01
Arrive Ludlow
Sat, Apr 11, 11:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
Manchester
VT

Town in Vermont

From Bennington
26.4 mi
00h 40m
To Ludlow
26.4 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 1 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 100

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 100

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 100

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 100

  15. 15

    Continue on Andover Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Andover Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    144 m · 18 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 7
21.2 mi · 40%
Vermont Route 100
13.9 mi · 26%
Vermont Route 11 30
11.5 mi · 22%
Depot Street
2.18 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.14 mi · 2%
U.S. Route 7 North
0.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 7

Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7

21.2 mi · 00h 29m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
43.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 40m from Bennington
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Bennington and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ludlow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.8 miles (85 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Bennington and 26.4 miles from Ludlow.

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

The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 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 And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ludlow.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Okemo, Vermont

40 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Fort Edward station

43 mi away
70 East St.
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

50 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.
RAIL

Rutland station

50 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Ludlow. Straight-line distance: 43.65 mi (70.25 km).

Bennington

#1 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Ludlow

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population1,856
Coordinates43.3959100, -72.7006500
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: Bennington (-73.19677, 42.87813)
End: Ludlow (-72.70065, 43.39591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.06 L · about $7.38
Round trip
$14.75
3.74 gal · 14.12 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.38 $14.75
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.33 $16.67
Premium $4.86 $9.08 $18.17
Diesel $6.00 $11.21 $22.43

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 · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Bennington and Ludlow. The current time is 10:01:54.

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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.