How far is Bennington, VT from Waterbury, VT?
The driving distance from Bennington, VT to Waterbury, VT is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bennington and Waterbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington and Waterbury.
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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
51.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Woodstock Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue
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Continue on U.S. Route 4 East
9.3 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4 East
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Turn slight left onto Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100
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Continue on Vermont Route 107
6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107
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Continue on River Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 107
2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 107
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Turn left onto I 89 North
2024 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
41 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
1523 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 100
748 ft · 20 sec · Vermont Route 100
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Turn right onto Stowe Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Stowe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stowe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bennington and Waterbury.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 Rain Showers leaving Bennington and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Waterbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bennington to Waterbury?
The road trip is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Killington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Bennington and 65.9 miles from Waterbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 10:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.34 one way or $36.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bennington and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Waterbury.
Stop Ideas Near Killington
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 Killington.
Rutland station
Randolph station
Okemo, Vermont
Castleton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 103.23 mi (166.14 km).
#1 Bennington
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 14,897 |
| Coordinates | 42.8781300, -73.1967700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterbury
Town in Vermont
| Population | 5,160 |
| Coordinates | 44.3378300, -72.7562300 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterbury (-72.75623, 44.33783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $18.34 | $36.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $20.73 | $41.45 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $22.59 | $45.18 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $27.89 | $55.77 |
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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