How far is Ludlow, VT from Bennington, VT?

The driving distance from Ludlow, VT to Bennington, VT is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.17 mi
01h 22m
Flight
43.65 mi
70.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.65 mi
Kilometers
70.25 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.17 mi
Kilometers
85.57 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennington
Sat, Apr 11, 9:45 AM EDT
Return by in Ludlow
Sat, Apr 11, 11:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ludlow
2026-04-11T08:23
Arrive Bennington
Sat, Apr 11, 9:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ludlow
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Manchester
VT

Town in Vermont

From Ludlow
26.6 mi
00h 41m
To Bennington
26.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    144 m · 20 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Andover Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Andover Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 100 South

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 100 South

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 100

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 100

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 100

  7. 7

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

    2077 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Vermont Route 11

    11.5 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 11

  9. 9

    Continue on Depot Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Depot Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Depot Street

    2654 ft · 56 sec · Depot Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 7 South: Bennington

    1442 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7

    21.6 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 7

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass

    953 ft · 15 sec · Bennington Bypass

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7

  15. 15

    Continue on North Street

    1791 ft · 48 sec · North Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    754 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ludlow 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 7
22.5 mi · 42%
Vermont Route 11
11.5 mi · 22%
Vermont Route 100
7.48 mi · 14%
Vermont Route 100 South
6.39 mi · 12%
Depot Street
2.27 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 7

Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7

21.6 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
43.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 41m from Ludlow
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Ludlow and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Ludlow to Bennington?

The road trip is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from Ludlow and 26.6 miles from Bennington.

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

The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.42 one way or $14.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Ludlow and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Bennington.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Okemo, Vermont

40 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Fort Edward station

43 mi away
70 East St.
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

50 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.
RAIL

Rutland station

50 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ludlow and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 43.65 mi (70.25 km).

Ludlow

#1 Ludlow

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population1,856
Coordinates43.3959100, -72.7006500
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Bennington

#2 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

Population14,897
Coordinates42.8781300, -73.1967700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Ludlow (-72.70065, 43.39591)
End: Bennington (-73.19677, 42.87813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.1 L · about $7.42
Round trip
$14.83
3.76 gal · 14.2 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.42 $14.83
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.38 $16.76
Premium $4.86 $9.13 $18.27
Diesel $6.00 $11.27 $22.55

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Ludlow and Bennington. The current time is 08:23:49.

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.