How far is East Montpelier, VT from Bennington, VT?
The driving distance from East Montpelier, VT to Bennington, VT is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Montpelier and Bennington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Montpelier and Bennington.
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Start on Quaker Road
24 m · 3 sec · Quaker Road
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Turn right onto U.S. Route 2
4.4 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on East Montpelier Road
2322 ft · 48 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street
61 m · 2 sec · River Street
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Exit the roundabout onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Continue on Barre-Montpelier Road
1135 ft · 27 sec · Barre-Montpelier Road
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Turn right onto Berlin State Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Berlin State Highway
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Turn straight onto Vermont Route 62
1.4 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 62
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Keep slight left to continue on I 89 South: White River Junction
2260 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
28.1 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
1570 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 107
1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight left onto River Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 107
6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107
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Continue on Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4
9.3 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4
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Continue on Woodstock Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
53.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min · North Main Street
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Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass
953 ft · 15 sec · Bennington Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7
1.5 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on North Street
1791 ft · 48 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto Depot Street
2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
754 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Montpelier and Bennington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving East Montpelier and Partly Sunny near Bennington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Montpelier to Bennington?
The road trip is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Mendon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from East Montpelier and 63.2 miles from Bennington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.59 one way or $35.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Montpelier and Partly Sunny near Bennington.
Stop Ideas Near Mendon
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 Mendon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Montpelier and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 102.59 mi (165.11 km).
#1 East Montpelier
Town in Washington County, Vermont, USA
| Population | 2,560 |
| Coordinates | 44.2711700, -72.4870500 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bennington
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 14,897 |
| Coordinates | 42.8781300, -73.1967700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-73.196743, 42.878279)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $17.59 | $35.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $19.88 | $39.76 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $21.67 | $43.33 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $26.75 | $53.49 |
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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