How far is Bradford, VT from Bennington, VT?

The driving distance from Bradford, VT to Bennington, VT is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (151 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
125.23 mi
02h 17m
Flight
93.8 mi
150.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.8 mi
Kilometers
150.96 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.23 mi
Kilometers
201.54 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennington
Thu, Apr 30, 11:52 AM EDT
Return by in Bradford
Thu, Apr 30, 2:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bradford
2026-04-30T09:34
Arrive Bennington
Thu, Apr 30, 11:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bradford
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
Rockingham
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Bradford
62.6 mi
01h 08m
To Bennington
62.7 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Bradford and Bennington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    811 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    742 ft · 35 sec · Mill Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Creamery Road

    2048 ft · 2 min · Old Creamery Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Waits River Road

    1251 ft · 27 sec · Waits River Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 91 South: Fairlee, White River Junction

    1521 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    62.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls

    1174 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockingham Road

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Rockingham Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 South

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 103 South

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 11 West

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 11 West

  12. 12

    Continue on Simonsville Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Simonsville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 11

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 11

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    2077 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Vermont Route 11

    11.5 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 11

  16. 16

    Continue on Depot Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Depot Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Depot Street

    2654 ft · 56 sec · Depot Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 7 South: Bennington

    1442 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7

    21.6 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 7

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass

    953 ft · 15 sec · Bennington Bypass

  21. 21

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

    1.5 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7

  22. 22

    Continue on North Street

    1791 ft · 48 sec · North Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    754 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bradford 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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
62.6 mi · 50%
U.S. Route 7
22.5 mi · 18%
Vermont Route 11
17.1 mi · 14%
Rockingham Road
6.47 mi · 5%
Vermont Route 11 West
4.37 mi · 3%
Simonsville Road
3.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

62.3 mi · 01h 12m

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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
93.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockingham
01h 08m from Bradford
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Bradford 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 Bradford to Bennington?

The road trip is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Rockingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Bradford and 62.7 miles from Bennington.

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

The direct path is about 93.8 miles (151 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.44 one way or $34.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rockingham

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

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

RAIL

Bellows Falls station

7 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Claremont

22 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

30 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Windsor station

34 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bradford and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 93.8 mi (150.96 km).

Bradford

#1 Bradford

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

Population2,684
Coordinates43.9925700, -72.1289800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Bennington

#2 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

Population14,897
Coordinates42.8781300, -73.1967700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-72.129092, 43.992629)
End: Main Street (-73.196743, 42.878279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.42 gal
16.73 L · about $17.44
Round trip
$34.87
8.84 gal · 33.46 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.44 $34.87
Mid-grade $4.46 $19.70 $39.40
Premium $4.86 $21.47 $42.94
Diesel $6.00 $26.51 $53.01

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 Bradford and Bennington. The current time is 09:34:59.

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.