How far is Bennington, VT from Sutton, VT?

The driving distance from Bennington, VT to Sutton, VT is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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
172.67 mi
03h 51m
Flight
134.6 mi
216.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.6 mi
Kilometers
216.62 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.67 mi
Kilometers
277.89 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sutton
Sat, Apr 18, 1:06 PM EDT
Return by in Bennington
Sat, Apr 18, 4:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bennington
2026-04-18T09:15
Arrive Sutton
Sat, Apr 18, 1:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 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
9:18 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
Hartland
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Bennington
86.3 mi
01h 55m
To Sutton
86.4 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    1535 ft · 28 sec · Memorial Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on Broad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Depot Street

    635 ft · 13 sec · Depot Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Lynburke Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Lynburke Road

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Calendar Brook Road

    4.5 mi · 11 min · Calendar Brook Road

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Center Street

    48 m · 6 sec · Center Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Burke Road

    56 m · 8 sec · Burke Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Burke Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
102 mi · 59%
U.S. Route 7
21.2 mi · 12%
Vermont Route 11 30
11.5 mi · 7%
Rockingham Road
6.62 mi · 4%
Vermont Route 11
5.56 mi · 3%
Calendar Brook Road
4.55 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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
134.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartland
01h 55m from Bennington
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bennington and Partly Sunny near Sutton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Hartland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.3 miles from Bennington and 86.4 miles from Sutton.

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

The direct path is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.03 one way or $48.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hartland

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

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

RAIL

Windsor station

7 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

White River Junction

14 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Claremont

19 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

29 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Sutton. Straight-line distance: 134.6 mi (216.62 km).

Bennington

#1 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

Population14,897
Coordinates42.8781300, -73.1967700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sutton

Town in Vermont

Population996
Coordinates44.6331100, -72.0256500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: Bennington (-73.19677, 42.87813)
End: Sutton (-72.02565, 44.63311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.09 gal
23.06 L · about $24.03
Round trip
$48.05
12.18 gal · 46.12 L
Estimated CO2
54.1 kg one way
Round trip: 108.2 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $24.03 $48.05
Mid-grade $4.46 $27.14 $54.29
Premium $4.86 $29.59 $59.17
Diesel $6.00 $36.52 $73.04

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bennington and Sutton. The current time is 09:15:15.

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.