How far is Bennington, VT from Orwell, VT?
The driving distance from Bennington, VT to Orwell, VT is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Bennington County, Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bennington and Orwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington and Orwell.
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Start on Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · West Road
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Continue straight
2851 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Farmers Inn Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Farmers Inn Road
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Turn left onto Bayer Road
3018 ft · 1 min · Bayer Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mapletown Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Mapletown Road
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Continue on Johnson Hill Road
1 mi · 2 min · Johnson Hill Road
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
35.4 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 22
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on State Highway 22A
10.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 22A
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Continue on South Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight left onto North Park Place
652 ft · 12 sec · North Park Place
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 22A North
14.3 mi · 21 min · Vermont Route 22A North
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Turn right onto Main Street
1934 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Orwell Road
19 m · 2 sec · North Orwell Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Orwell Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bennington and Orwell.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
35.4 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bennington and Mostly Sunny near Orwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bennington to Orwell?
The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Rupert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Bennington and 38.6 miles from Orwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.73 one way or $21.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bennington and Mostly Sunny near Orwell.
Stop Ideas Near Rupert
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 Rupert.
Fort Edward station
Whitehall station
Fair Haven, Vermont
Castleton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Orwell. Straight-line distance: 64.17 mi (103.27 km).
#1 Bennington
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 14,897 |
| Coordinates | 42.8781300, -73.1967700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orwell
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,212 |
| Coordinates | 43.8039500, -73.2978900 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orwell (-73.29789, 43.80395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.12 | $24.25 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.21 | $26.43 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.31 | $32.62 |
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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