How far is Bennington, VT from Lyndon, VT?

The driving distance from Bennington, VT to Lyndon, VT is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
163.57 mi
03h 33m
Flight
127.62 mi
205.39 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.62 mi
Kilometers
205.39 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.57 mi
Kilometers
263.24 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyndon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 PM EDT
Return by in Bennington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bennington
2026-04-23T08:57
Arrive Lyndon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bennington
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Windsor
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, USA

From Bennington
81.8 mi
01h 46m
To Lyndon
81.8 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    101.6 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke

    1377 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Memorial Drive

    1828 ft · 31 sec · Memorial Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto York Street

    16 m · 2 sec · York Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · York Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
102 mi · 62%
U.S. Route 7
21.2 mi · 13%
Vermont Route 11 30
11.5 mi · 7%
Rockingham Road
6.62 mi · 4%
Vermont Route 11
5.56 mi · 3%
Vermont Route 11 West
4.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
127.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
01h 46m from Bennington
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bennington and Partly Sunny near Lyndon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Bennington and 81.8 miles from Lyndon.

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

The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.76 one way or $45.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

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

RAIL

Windsor station

26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Claremont

12 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

White River Junction

19 mi away
102 Railroad Row
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

28 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Lyndon. Straight-line distance: 127.62 mi (205.39 km).

Bennington

#1 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

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

#2 Lyndon

Town in Vermont, United States

Population5,650
Coordinates44.5142200, -72.0109300
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Bennington (-73.19677, 42.87813)
End: Lyndon (-72.01093, 44.51422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.85 L · about $22.76
Round trip
$45.53
11.54 gal · 43.7 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $22.76 $45.53
Mid-grade $4.46 $25.72 $51.43
Premium $4.86 $28.03 $56.06
Diesel $6.00 $34.60 $69.21

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bennington and Lyndon. The current time is 08:57:37.

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.