How far is Bennington, VT from Orleans County, VT?
The driving distance from Bennington, VT to Orleans County, VT is about 190.1 miles (306 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.9 miles (230 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated village and census-designated place in the town of Hartford, Windsor County, Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bennington and Orleans County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington and Orleans County.
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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
126.2 mi · 2 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 58: Orleans, Irasburg
972 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
89 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto U.S. Route 5
2.4 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 5
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · U.S. Route 5
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bennington and Orleans County.
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
126 mi · 02h 26m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bennington and Rain Showers near Orleans County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bennington to Orleans County?
The road trip is about 190.1 miles (306 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
White River Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.9 miles from Bennington and 95.3 miles from Orleans County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.9 miles (230 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 8:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.66 one way or $59.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bennington and Rain Showers near Orleans County.
Stop Ideas Near White River Junction
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 White River Junction.
White River Junction
Windsor station
Claremont
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Orleans County. Straight-line distance: 142.9 mi (229.97 km).
#1 Bennington
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 14,897 |
| Coordinates | 42.8781300, -73.1967700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orleans County
One of the four northernmost counties in Vermont, United States
| Population | 26,897 |
| Coordinates | 44.8288100, -72.2438100 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orleans County (-72.24381, 44.82881)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $4.42 | $29.66 | $59.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $33.24 | $66.48 |
| Premium | $5.40 | $36.25 | $72.49 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $42.84 | $85.67 |
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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