How far is Berkshire, VT from Bennington, VT?

The driving distance from Berkshire, VT to Bennington, VT is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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
171.34 mi
03h 38m
Flight
146.17 mi
235.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.17 mi
Kilometers
235.23 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.34 mi
Kilometers
275.75 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennington
Fri, May 1, 6:08 AM EDT
Return by in Berkshire
Fri, May 1, 9:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berkshire
2026-05-01T02:30
Arrive Bennington
Fri, May 1, 6:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 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
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berkshire
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
Middlebury (village)
VT

Town in and the shire town of Addison County, Vermont, United States

From Berkshire
85.7 mi
01h 49m
To Bennington
85.7 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Friday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
53°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Hill Road

    30 m · 4 sec · Center Hill Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Water Tower Road

    4.4 mi · 11 min · Water Tower Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1632 ft · 28 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    2679 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pearl Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pearl Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Vermont Route 105

    11.1 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 105

  7. 7

    Continue on Sheldon Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Sheldon Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Fisher Pond Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Fisher Pond Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Fairfax Road

    1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 89

    81 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 South: Burlington

    2388 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    25.9 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland

    1473 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Shelburne Road

    6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on U.S. Route 7

    3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7

  18. 18

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Court Square

    106 m · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto VT 125

    85.2 mi · 2 hr 13 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass

    953 ft · 15 sec · Bennington Bypass

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7

    1.5 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7

  23. 23

    Continue on North Street

    1791 ft · 48 sec · North Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Main Street

    754 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
VT 125
85.2 mi · 50%
I 89 South
26.3 mi · 15%
Ethan Allen Highway
22.5 mi · 13%
Vermont Route 105
11 mi · 6%
Shelburne Road
6.76 mi · 4%
Water Tower Road
4.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

VT 125

Exit the rotary onto VT 125

85.2 mi · 02h 13m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
146.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlebury (village)
01h 49m from Berkshire
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Berkshire and Mostly Sunny near Bennington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Middlebury (village) is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Berkshire and 85.7 miles from Bennington.

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

The direct path is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.87 one way or $47.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Berkshire and Mostly Sunny near Bennington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berkshire and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 146.17 mi (235.23 km).

Berkshire

#1 Berkshire

Town in Vermont

Population1,756
Coordinates44.9717100, -72.7754100
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Bennington

#2 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

Population14,897
Coordinates42.8781300, -73.1967700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Hill Road (-72.774925, 44.971908)
End: Main Street (-73.196743, 42.878279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.05 gal
22.89 L · about $23.87
Round trip
$47.73
12.1 gal · 45.78 L
Estimated CO2
53.8 kg one way
Round trip: 107.5 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $23.87 $47.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $26.96 $53.93
Premium $4.86 $29.39 $58.78
Diesel $6.00 $36.28 $72.56

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Berkshire and Bennington. The current time is 02:30:04.

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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.