How far is Colchester, VT from North Bennington, VT?
The driving distance from Colchester, VT to North Bennington, VT is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colchester and North Bennington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester and North Bennington.
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Start on East Road
30 m · 4 sec · East Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
676 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Roosevelt Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 89 South: Burlington
864 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
1473 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Shelburne Road
6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 7
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Turn right onto Monkton Road
2547 ft · 1 min · Monkton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 22A
39.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Vermont Route 22A
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Continue on Washington Street
1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Park Place
86 m · 5 sec · North Park Place
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Continue on North Park Place
97 m · 5 sec · North Park Place
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 22A
10.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 22A
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Continue on State Highway 22
18.2 mi · 25 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on North Main Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
9.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on North Park Street
9.7 mi · 15 min · North Park Street
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Vermont Route 67 West
1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 67 West
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Continue on Bank Street
940 ft · 32 sec · Bank Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bank Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colchester and North Bennington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Vermont Route 22A
Continue on Vermont Route 22A
39.2 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Colchester and Mostly Sunny near North Bennington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colchester to North Bennington?
The road trip is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?
Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Colchester and 64.1 miles from North Bennington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Colchester and Mostly Sunny near North Bennington.
Stop Ideas Near Benson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Benson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and North Bennington. Straight-line distance: 111.59 mi (179.58 km).
#1 Colchester
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 17,102 |
| Coordinates | 44.5439400, -73.1479100 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Bennington
Village in Vermont
| Population | 1,694 |
| Coordinates | 42.9303600, -73.2426100 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Bennington (-73.24261, 42.93036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $17.87 | $35.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $20.19 | $40.38 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $22.01 | $44.01 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $27.17 | $54.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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