How far is Bennington, VT from Wilmington, VT?

The driving distance from Bennington, VT to Wilmington, VT is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.57 mi
00h 34m
Flight
16.48 mi
26.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.48 mi
Kilometers
26.53 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.57 mi
Kilometers
33.11 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilmington
Sat, May 2, 5:22 PM EDT
Return by in Bennington
Sat, May 2, 5:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bennington
2026-05-02T16:48
Arrive Wilmington
Sat, May 2, 5:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bennington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Woodford
VT

Town in Bennington County, Vermont, United States

From Bennington
10.3 mi
00h 17m
To Wilmington
10.3 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Woodford Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Woodford Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 9

    17.5 mi · 27 min · Vermont Route 9

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    3157 ft · 2 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    29 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
6 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 9
17.5 mi · 85%
Main Street
1.5 mi · 7%
Woodford Road
0.94 mi · 5%
West Main Street
0.6 mi · 3%
South Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 9

Continue on Vermont Route 9

17.5 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodford
00h 17m from Bennington
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bennington and Partly Sunny near Wilmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Woodford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Bennington and 10.3 miles from Wilmington.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Woodford

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

43 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

50 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

51 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Fort Edward station

59 mi away
70 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 16.48 mi (26.53 km).

Bennington

#1 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

Population14,897
Coordinates42.8781300, -73.1967700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Wilmington

#2 Wilmington

Town in Vermont, USA

Population1,786
Coordinates42.8684100, -72.8714900
Altitude458
CountryUnited States
Start: Bennington (-73.19677, 42.87813)
End: Wilmington (-72.87149, 42.86841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.75 L · about $2.88
Round trip
$5.76
1.46 gal · 5.5 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.88 $5.76
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.25 $6.51
Premium $4.86 $3.55 $7.09
Diesel $6.00 $4.38 $8.76

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bennington and Wilmington. The current time is 16:48:41.

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.