How far is Bennington, VT from Whitingham, VT?
The driving distance from Bennington, VT to Whitingham, VT is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Bennington County, Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington and Whitingham.
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Start on Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Woodford Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Woodford Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 9
11.4 mi · 17 min · Vermont Route 9
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 8
5.2 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 8
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 100
4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 100
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Continue on Main Street
3245 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 100
4.9 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 100
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 100
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bennington and Whitingham.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Vermont Route 9
Continue on Vermont Route 9
11.4 mi · 00h 17m
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 Whitingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bennington to Whitingham?
The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Searsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Bennington and 14.5 miles from Whitingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.02 one way or $8.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bennington and Mostly Sunny near Whitingham.
Stop Ideas Near Searsburg
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 Searsburg.
Union Station
John W. Olver Transit Center
Bellows Falls station
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Whitingham. Straight-line distance: 16.94 mi (27.27 km).
#1 Bennington
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 14,897 |
| Coordinates | 42.8781300, -73.1967700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitingham
Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,271 |
| Coordinates | 42.7892500, -72.8851000 |
| Altitude | 482 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitingham (-72.8851, 42.78925)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.02 | $8.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.55 | $9.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.96 | $9.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
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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