How far is Fair Haven, VT from Bennington, VT?
The driving distance from Fair Haven, VT to Bennington, VT is about 70 miles (112.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
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.
Town in Bennington County, Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fair Haven and Bennington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fair Haven and Bennington.
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Start on North Park Place
24 m · 5 sec · North Park Place
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Turn right onto 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
8.6 mi · 13 min · North Park Street
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Johnson Hill Road
1 mi · 2 min · Johnson Hill Road
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Continue on Mapletown Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Mapletown Road
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Turn left onto Bayer Road
3018 ft · 1 min · Bayer Road
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Turn right onto Farmers Inn Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Farmers Inn Road
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Turn left onto Mapletown Road
2949 ft · 51 sec · Mapletown Road
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Continue on West Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · West Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · West 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 Fair Haven and Bennington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 22
Continue on State Highway 22
18.2 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Fair Haven and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Bennington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fair Haven to Bennington?
The road trip is about 70 miles (112.6 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Sandgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Fair Haven and 39.3 miles from Bennington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.74 one way or $19.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Fair Haven and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Bennington.
Stop Ideas Near Sandgate
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 Sandgate.
Fort Edward station
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Whitehall station
Fair Haven, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fair Haven and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 49.64 mi (79.88 km).
#1 Fair Haven
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 2,530 |
| Coordinates | 43.5947900, -73.2656700 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| 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: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.74 | $19.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.01 | $22.02 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.00 | $24.00 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $14.81 | $29.63 |
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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