How far is Brookfield, VT from Bennington, VT?

The driving distance from Brookfield, VT to Bennington, VT is about 106.3 miles (171 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (138 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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
106.28 mi
02h 18m
Flight
85.76 mi
138.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.76 mi
Kilometers
138.02 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.28 mi
Kilometers
171.04 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM EDT
Return by in Brookfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookfield
2026-04-22T21:17
Arrive Bennington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Rutland
VT

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, surrounding the city of Rutland

From Brookfield
53.1 mi
01h 09m
To Bennington
53.2 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Stone Road

    14 m · 2 sec · Stone Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 65

    1216 ft · 34 sec · Vermont Route 65

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    6.6 mi · 16 min · Ridge Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 66

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 66

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 89 South: White River Junction

    977 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton

    1570 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 107

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4

    9.3 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4

  15. 15

    Continue on Woodstock Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue

  16. 16

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

    53.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass

    953 ft · 15 sec · Bennington Bypass

  18. 18

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

    1.5 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7

  19. 19

    Continue on North Street

    1791 ft · 48 sec · North Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    754 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookfield 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
53.1 mi · 50%
Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 10%
U.S. Route 4
9.35 mi · 9%
I 89 South
8.49 mi · 8%
Vermont Route 107
8.4 mi · 8%
Ridge Road
6.56 mi · 6%
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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
85.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutland
01h 09m from Brookfield
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Brookfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bennington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.3 miles (171 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Rutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Brookfield and 53.2 miles from Bennington.

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

The direct path is about 85.7 miles (138 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.79 one way or $29.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Brookfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bennington.

Stop Ideas Near Rutland

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

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

RAIL

Rutland station

1 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Castleton station

16 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

23 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

32 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookfield and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 85.76 mi (138.02 km).

Brookfield

#1 Brookfield

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

Population1,343
Coordinates44.0422900, -72.6034400
Altitude394
CountryUnited States
Bennington

#2 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

Population14,897
Coordinates42.8781300, -73.1967700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.603421, 44.042304)
End: Main Street (-73.196743, 42.878279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.2 L · about $14.79
Round trip
$29.59
7.5 gal · 28.4 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.79 $29.59
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.71 $33.43
Premium $4.86 $18.22 $36.43
Diesel $6.00 $22.49 $44.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookfield and Bennington. The current time is 21:17:28.

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.