How far is Fletcher, VT from Bennington, VT?

The driving distance from Fletcher, VT to Bennington, VT is about 145.1 miles (233.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.5 miles (202 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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
145.11 mi
03h 16m
Flight
125.53 mi
202.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.53 mi
Kilometers
202.02 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.11 mi
Kilometers
233.54 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennington
Sun, May 3, 8:10 AM EDT
Return by in Fletcher
Sun, May 3, 11:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fletcher
2026-05-03T04:54
Arrive Bennington
Sun, May 3, 8:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fletcher
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
Brandon
VT

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

From Fletcher
72.8 mi
01h 38m
To Bennington
72.3 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cambridge Road

    42 m · 9 sec · Cambridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fairfax Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Fairfax Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Fletcher Road

    918 ft · 25 sec · Fletcher Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Fairfax Fletcher Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Fairfax Fletcher Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Fletcher Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Fletcher Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road

    61 m · 7 sec · River Road

  8. 8

    Continue on River Road

    21 m · 4 sec · River Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Browns River Road

    1 km · 1 min · Browns River Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 128

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 128

  12. 12

    Continue on Browns River Road

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Browns River Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Center Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Center Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Upper Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Upper Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Park Street

    1 km · 2 min · Park Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Essex Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Saint George Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Saint George Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Vermont Route 2A

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 116

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Vermont Route 116

  21. 21

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  23. 23

    Continue on East Street

    2582 ft · 1 min · East Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    821 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 54 sec · West Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 56 sec · Stony Hill Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South 116 Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road

  28. 28

    Continue on South 116 Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · South 116 Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Case Street

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2795 ft · 52 sec · Ossie Road

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  32. 32

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Conant Square

    1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square

  34. 34

    Continue on Center Street

    1198 ft · 45 sec · Center Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Franklin Street

    14.1 mi · 23 min · Franklin Street

  36. 36

    Continue on North Main Street

    54.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min · North Main Street

  37. 37

    Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass

    953 ft · 15 sec · Bennington Bypass

  38. 38

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

    1.5 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7

  39. 39

    Continue on North Street

    1791 ft · 48 sec · North Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Main Street

    754 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
42 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
54.6 mi · 38%
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 10%
Franklin Street
14.1 mi · 10%
Ethan Allen Highway
10.9 mi · 8%
Browns River Road
8.71 mi · 6%
Case Street
6.05 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Continue on North Main Street

54.6 mi · 01h 22m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
125.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandon
01h 38m from Fletcher
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fletcher and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Bennington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.1 miles (233.5 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Brandon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Fletcher and 72.3 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 19.6 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 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.20 one way or $40.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fletcher and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Bennington.

Stop Ideas Near Brandon

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

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

RAIL

Castleton station

22 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Rutland station

23 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

25 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

27 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fletcher and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 125.53 mi (202.02 km).

Fletcher

#1 Fletcher

Town in Vermont

Population1,348
Coordinates44.6833800, -72.9137500
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Bennington

#2 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

Population14,897
Coordinates42.8781300, -73.1967700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge Road (-72.913888, 44.683197)
End: Main Street (-73.196743, 42.878279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.38 L · about $20.20
Round trip
$40.40
10.24 gal · 38.76 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $20.20 $40.40
Mid-grade $4.46 $22.82 $45.64
Premium $4.86 $24.87 $49.75
Diesel $6.00 $30.70 $61.41

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Fletcher and Bennington. The current time is 04:54:39.

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.