How far is Benson, VT from Montpelier, VT?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Benson and Montpelier is 52.9 miles (85.13 km).
Flight distance from Benson, VT to Montpelier, VT is 52.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Benson to Montpelier with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Benson, Vermont to Montpelier, Vermont is: 79.54 miles (128 km) by car.
Driving from Benson to Montpelier will take approximately 01 hours 52 minutes.
#1 Benson
Town in Vermont
| Population | 991 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°42'25"N 73°18'40"W |
| Latitude | 43.7070100 |
| Longitude | -73.3112300 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montpelier
Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County
| Population | 7328 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°15'36"N 72°34'31"W |
| Latitude | 44.2600600 |
| Longitude | -72.5753900 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Montpelier: Main Street (-72.575417,44.260072)
Estimated Travel Time Between Benson and Montpelier
The distance between Benson and Montpelier is 128 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 25 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Benson and Montpelier. The current time is 14:07:44.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 39 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 59 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 35 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 19 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 08 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 03 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 59 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.62 liters (2.81 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Benson and Montpelier.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Benson to Montpelier is $10.22 (diesel $12.61).
Vermont gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.15 | $4.55 | $4.49 |
| Total | $10.22 | $11.64 | $12.76 | $12.61 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Vermont ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.643 (Diesel $4.492) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 23, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Benson and Montpelier (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
