How far is Bethel, VT from Bennington, VT?

The driving distance from Bethel, VT to Bennington, VT is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.02 mi
01h 53m
Flight
71.81 mi
115.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.81 mi
Kilometers
115.56 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.02 mi
Kilometers
140.05 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennington
Thu, Apr 30, 11:28 AM EDT
Return by in Bethel
Thu, Apr 30, 1:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethel
2026-04-30T09:34
Arrive Bennington
Thu, Apr 30, 11:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethel
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Wallingford
VT

Town in Vermont

From Bethel
43.5 mi
00h 56m
To Bennington
43.6 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Rain then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cushing Drive

    59 m · 14 sec · Cushing Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2001 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto River Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107

  5. 5

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4

    9.3 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4

  7. 7

    Continue on Woodstock Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    53.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass

    953 ft · 15 sec · Bennington Bypass

  10. 10

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

    1.5 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7

  11. 11

    Continue on North Street

    1791 ft · 48 sec · North Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    754 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
2 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
53.5 mi · 61%
Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 12%
U.S. Route 4
9.35 mi · 11%
Vermont Route 107
6.68 mi · 8%
River Street
3.39 mi · 4%
Woodstock Avenue
1.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

53.1 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallingford
00h 56m from Bethel
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Bethel and Rain then Rain Showers Likely near Bennington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.5 miles from Bethel and 43.6 miles from Bennington.

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

The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.11 one way or $24.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Bethel and Rain then Rain Showers Likely near Bennington.

Stop Ideas Near Wallingford

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

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

RAIL

Rutland station

15 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Castleton station

22 mi away
266 Main Street
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

23 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

26 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 71.81 mi (115.56 km).

Bethel

#1 Bethel

Census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population1,939
Coordinates43.8334000, -72.6339900
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Bennington

#2 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

Population14,897
Coordinates42.8781300, -73.1967700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Cushing Drive (-72.633984, 43.833393)
End: Main Street (-73.196743, 42.878279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.62 L · about $12.11
Round trip
$24.22
6.14 gal · 23.24 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.11 $24.22
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.68 $27.37
Premium $4.86 $14.91 $29.83
Diesel $6.00 $18.41 $36.82

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethel and Bennington. The current time is 09:34:58.

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.