How far is Chelsea, VT from Bennington, VT?

The driving distance from Chelsea, VT to Bennington, VT is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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
106.8 mi
02h 22m
Flight
85.51 mi
137.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.51 mi
Kilometers
137.62 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.8 mi
Kilometers
171.87 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennington
Thu, Apr 16, 4:05 AM EDT
Return by in Chelsea
Thu, Apr 16, 6:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chelsea
2026-04-16T01:42
Arrive Bennington
Thu, Apr 16, 4:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chelsea
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 Chelsea
53.4 mi
01h 11m
To Bennington
53.4 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 110

    13.3 mi · 22 min · Vermont Route 110

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 14

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 14

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 107

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 107

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4

    9.3 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4

  9. 9

    Continue on Woodstock Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue

  10. 10

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

    53.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass

    953 ft · 15 sec · Bennington Bypass

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7

  13. 13

    Continue on North Street

    1791 ft · 48 sec · North Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    754 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chelsea 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
2 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
53.1 mi · 50%
Vermont Route 110
13.3 mi · 12%
Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 10%
U.S. Route 4
9.35 mi · 9%
Vermont Route 107
9.2 mi · 9%
Vermont Route 14
3.53 mi · 3%
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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
85.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutland
01h 11m from Chelsea
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Chelsea and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bennington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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 53.4 miles from Chelsea and 53.4 miles from Bennington.

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

The direct path is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.87 one way or $29.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Chelsea and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Chelsea and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 85.51 mi (137.62 km).

Chelsea

#1 Chelsea

Town in Vermont, US

Population1,294
Coordinates43.9897900, -72.4476000
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Bennington

#2 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

Population14,897
Coordinates42.8781300, -73.1967700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: VT 110 (-72.447574, 43.989788)
End: Main Street (-73.196743, 42.878279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
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
3.77 gal
14.27 L · about $14.87
Round trip
$29.75
7.54 gal · 28.54 L
Estimated CO2
33.5 kg one way
Round trip: 67 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.87 $29.75
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.80 $33.61
Premium $4.86 $18.31 $36.63
Diesel $6.00 $22.61 $45.22

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Chelsea and Bennington. The current time is 01:42:27.

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.