How far is Bennington, VT from Newport, VT?
The driving distance from Bennington, VT to Newport, VT is about 198.7 miles (319.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.
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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 Newport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington and Newport.
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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
134.8 mi · 2 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 191: Newport
1126 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 191 North: Newport, Lake Memphremagog
39 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Schuler Road
1619 ft · 32 sec · Schuler Road
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Continue on Access Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Access Road
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1869 ft · 56 sec · Western Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Railroad Square
738 ft · 20 sec · Railroad Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bennington and Newport.
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
135 mi · 02h 36m
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 Rain Showers Likely near Newport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bennington to Newport?
The road trip is about 198.7 miles (319.7 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?
Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.3 miles from Bennington and 99.4 miles from Newport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 8:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.65 one way or $55.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 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 Rain Showers Likely near Newport.
Stop Ideas Near Hartford
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 Hartford.
White River Junction
Windsor station
Claremont
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Newport. Straight-line distance: 150.53 mi (242.26 km).
#1 Bennington
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 14,897 |
| Coordinates | 42.8781300, -73.1967700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newport
City in Orleans County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,121 |
| Coordinates | 44.9364400, -72.2051000 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newport (-72.2051, 44.93644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $27.65 | $55.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $31.24 | $62.49 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $34.05 | $68.11 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $42.04 | $84.08 |
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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