How far is Bennington, VT from South Burlington, VT?

The driving distance from Bennington, VT to South Burlington, VT is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
123.09 mi
02h 48m
Flight
109.79 mi
176.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.79 mi
Kilometers
176.69 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.09 mi
Kilometers
198.1 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Burlington
Wed, Apr 22, 8:52 PM EDT
Return by in Bennington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bennington
2026-04-22T18:03
Arrive South Burlington
Wed, Apr 22, 8:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bennington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Pittsford
VT

Town in Vermont

From Bennington
62 mi
01h 24m
To South Burlington
61.1 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bennington and South Burlington.

  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

    51.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min · U.S. Route 7

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 North

    14.1 mi · 24 min · U.S. Route 7 North

  9. 9

    Continue on Center Street

    1198 ft · 43 sec · Center Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Conant Square

    1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square

  11. 11

    Continue on Grove Street

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Grove Street

  12. 12

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2701 ft · 46 sec · Ossie Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Church Street

    111 m · 7 sec · Church Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Case Street

    6 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South 116 Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · South 116 Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 49 sec · Stony Hill Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 56 sec · West Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    798 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · East Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    9 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116

  24. 24

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116

  25. 25

    Continue on Hinesburg Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Hinesburg Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Williston Road

    54 m · 32 sec · Williston Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Williston Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Williston Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Williston Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
28 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
2 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 7
51.6 mi · 42%
Vermont Route 116
17.7 mi · 14%
U.S. Route 7 North
15.1 mi · 12%
Grove Street
10.9 mi · 9%
Case Street
6 mi · 5%
South 116 Road
5.48 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 7

Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7

51.6 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
109.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsford
01h 24m from Bennington
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Bennington and Partly Sunny near South Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bennington to South Burlington?

The road trip is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Pittsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Bennington and 61.1 miles from South Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Bennington and Partly Sunny near South Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsford

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

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

RAIL

Rutland station

12 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Castleton station

16 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

23 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

33 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and South Burlington. Straight-line distance: 109.79 mi (176.69 km).

Bennington

#1 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

Population14,897
Coordinates42.8781300, -73.1967700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
South Burlington

#2 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population19,578
Coordinates44.4669900, -73.1709600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.196743, 42.878279)
End: Williston Road (-73.17099, 44.466915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.44 L · about $17.12
Round trip
$34.24
8.68 gal · 32.88 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.12 $34.24
Mid-grade $4.46 $19.34 $38.69
Premium $4.86 $21.08 $42.17
Diesel $6.00 $26.03 $52.05

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Bennington and South Burlington. The current time is 18:03:49.

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.