How far is Craftsbury, VT from Bennington, VT?

The driving distance from Craftsbury, VT to Bennington, VT is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
155.77 mi
03h 19m
Flight
128.28 mi
206.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.28 mi
Kilometers
206.44 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.77 mi
Kilometers
250.68 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennington
Sat, May 30, 5:25 AM EDT
Return by in Craftsbury
Sat, May 30, 8:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Craftsbury
2026-05-30T02:06
Arrive Bennington
Sat, May 30, 5:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Craftsbury
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Stockbridge
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

From Craftsbury
77.8 mi
01h 39m
To Bennington
78 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph N
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Town Garage Road

    13 m · 4 sec · Town Garage Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Creek Road

    91 m · 9 sec · Creek Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Craftsbury Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Craftsbury Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 14

    1 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 14

  5. 5

    Continue on Eligo Lake Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Eligo Lake Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Craftsbury Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Craftsbury Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 15 West

    2518 ft · 43 sec · Vermont Route 15 West

  8. 8

    Continue on Wolcott Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wolcott Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    2689 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 14 South

    18.9 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 14 South

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Route 2

    4.5 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 2

  12. 12

    Continue on East Montpelier Road

    2322 ft · 48 sec · East Montpelier Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street

    61 m · 2 sec · River Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Barre-Montpelier Road

    1135 ft · 27 sec · Barre-Montpelier Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Berlin State Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Berlin State Highway

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Vermont Route 62

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 62

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 89 South: White River Junction

    2260 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    28.1 mi · 32 min

  20. 20

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

    1570 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 107

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107

  22. 22

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107

  25. 25

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4

    9.3 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4

  27. 27

    Continue on Woodstock Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue

  28. 28

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

    53.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass

    953 ft · 15 sec · Bennington Bypass

  30. 30

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

    1.5 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7

  31. 31

    Continue on North Street

    1791 ft · 48 sec · North Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Main Street

    754 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Craftsbury 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
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
53.1 mi · 34%
I 89 South
28.5 mi · 18%
Vermont Route 14 South
18.9 mi · 12%
Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 7%
U.S. Route 4
9.35 mi · 6%
Vermont Route 107
8.4 mi · 5%
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
128.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stockbridge
01h 39m from Craftsbury
Leave By
10:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely leaving Craftsbury and Chance Rain Showers near Bennington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Stockbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.8 miles from Craftsbury and 78 miles from Bennington.

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

The direct path is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 10:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.70 one way or $43.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stockbridge

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

17 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Rutland station

27 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

White River Junction

38 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Castleton station

39 mi away
266 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Craftsbury and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 128.28 mi (206.44 km).

Craftsbury

#1 Craftsbury

Town in Vermont

Population1,170
Coordinates44.6367200, -72.3726100
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Bennington

#2 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

Population14,897
Coordinates42.8781300, -73.1967700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Town Garage Road (-72.372621, 44.636751)
End: Main Street (-73.196743, 42.878279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.5 gal
20.81 L · about $21.70
Round trip
$43.39
11 gal · 41.62 L
Estimated CO2
48.9 kg one way
Round trip: 97.8 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $21.70 $43.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $24.51 $49.03
Premium $4.86 $26.72 $53.44
Diesel $6.00 $32.98 $65.97

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Craftsbury and Bennington. The current time is 02:06:01.

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.