How far is Concord, VT from Bennington, VT?

The driving distance from Concord, VT to Bennington, VT is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.5 miles (202 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
164.22 mi
02h 52m
Flight
125.49 mi
201.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.49 mi
Kilometers
201.95 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.22 mi
Kilometers
264.28 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-22T22:56
Arrive Bennington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
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
Windsor
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, USA

From Concord
82 mi
01h 26m
To Bennington
82.2 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S
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 Concord and Bennington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    3.1 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 2

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 18

    2052 ft · 31 sec · Vermont Route 18

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 91 South: White River Junction

    3251 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    92.9 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  8. 8

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

    1174 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

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

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Rockingham Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 South

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 103 South

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 11 West

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 11 West

  13. 13

    Continue on Simonsville Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Simonsville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 11

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 11

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    2077 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Vermont Route 11

    11.5 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 11

  17. 17

    Continue on Depot Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Depot Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Depot Street

    2654 ft · 56 sec · Depot Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 7 South: Bennington

    1442 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7

    21.6 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 7

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass

    953 ft · 15 sec · Bennington Bypass

  22. 22

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

    1.5 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7

  23. 23

    Continue on North Street

    1791 ft · 48 sec · North Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Main Street

    754 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
93.5 mi · 57%
U.S. Route 7
22.5 mi · 14%
Vermont Route 11
17.1 mi · 10%
Rockingham Road
6.47 mi · 4%
Vermont Route 11 West
4.37 mi · 3%
Vermont Route 18
3.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

92.9 mi · 01h 47m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
125.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
01h 26m from Concord
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Concord 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 Concord to Bennington?

The road trip is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Concord and 82.2 miles from Bennington.

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

The direct path is about 125.5 miles (202 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.88 one way or $45.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

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

RAIL

Windsor station

26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Claremont

12 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

White River Junction

19 mi away
102 Railroad Row
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

28 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 125.49 mi (201.95 km).

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#1 Concord

Town in Vermont, United States

Population1,204
Coordinates44.4289500, -71.8900900
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Bennington

#2 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

Population14,897
Coordinates42.8781300, -73.1967700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: US 2 (-71.890102, 44.4289)
End: Main Street (-73.196743, 42.878279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.8 gal
21.94 L · about $22.88
Round trip
$45.76
11.6 gal · 43.88 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 103.1 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $22.88 $45.76
Mid-grade $4.46 $25.85 $51.70
Premium $4.86 $28.18 $56.35
Diesel $6.00 $34.78 $69.57

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 Concord and Bennington. The current time is 22:56:32.

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.