How far is Bennington, VT from Lunenburg, VT?
The driving distance from Bennington, VT to Lunenburg, VT is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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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Town in Vermont, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bennington and Lunenburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington and Lunenburg.
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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
21.2 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 7
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 11, VT 30
1763 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Depot Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Depot Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 11 30
11.5 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 11 30
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Continue on North Main Street
2077 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 11
5.6 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 11
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Continue on Simonsville Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Simonsville Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 11 West
4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 11 West
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 103 South
2.5 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 103 South
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Continue on Rockingham Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Rockingham Road
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Take the exit left toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction
752 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
92.7 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South: Littleton New Hampshire
2118 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 18: Saint Johnsbury, Lower Waterford
1095 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 18
3099 ft · 42 sec · Vermont Route 18
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 2 East
3.1 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 2 East
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Continue on West Main Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Continue on North Concord Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Concord Road
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Continue on Miles Pond Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Miles Pond Road
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Continue on East Concord Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Concord Road
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Continue on West Lunenburg Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · West Lunenburg Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bennington and Lunenburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 91 North
Merge slight left
92.7 mi · 01h 47m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bennington to Lunenburg?
The road trip is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?
Hartland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Bennington and 88.6 miles from Lunenburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.66 one way or $49.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bennington and Rain Showers near Lunenburg.
Stop Ideas Near Hartland
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 Hartland.
Windsor station
White River Junction
Claremont
Okemo, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Lunenburg. Straight-line distance: 133.12 mi (214.24 km).
#1 Bennington
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 14,897 |
| Coordinates | 42.8781300, -73.1967700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lunenburg
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,322 |
| Coordinates | 44.4631100, -71.6820300 |
| Altitude | 359 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lunenburg (-71.68203, 44.46311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $24.66 | $49.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $27.86 | $55.71 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $30.36 | $60.72 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $37.48 | $74.96 |
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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