How far is Mendon, VT from Bennington, VT?

The driving distance from Mendon, VT to Bennington, VT is about 59 miles (95 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
59.02 mi
01h 15m
Flight
55.15 mi
88.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.15 mi
Kilometers
88.76 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.02 mi
Kilometers
94.98 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennington
Sat, Apr 18, 2:17 PM EDT
Return by in Mendon
Sat, Apr 18, 3:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mendon
2026-04-18T13:02
Arrive Bennington
Sat, Apr 18, 2:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mendon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Dorset
VT

Town in Vermont

From Mendon
29.5 mi
00h 37m
To Bennington
29.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Meadow Lake Drive

    66 m · 10 sec · Meadow Lake Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto U.S. Route 4

    2.5 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 4

  3. 3

    Continue on Woodstock Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue

  4. 4

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

    53.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass

    953 ft · 15 sec · Bennington Bypass

  6. 6

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

    1.5 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7

  7. 7

    Continue on North Street

    1791 ft · 48 sec · North Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    754 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
53.1 mi · 90%
U.S. Route 4
2.49 mi · 4%
Woodstock Avenue
1.24 mi · 2%
U.S. Route 7
0.93 mi · 2%
Depot Street
0.45 mi · 1%
North Street
0.34 mi · 1%
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 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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
55.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dorset
00h 37m from Mendon
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mendon 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 Mendon to Bennington?

The road trip is about 59 miles (95 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Dorset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Mendon and 29.5 miles from Bennington.

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

The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mendon and Partly Sunny near Bennington.

Stop Ideas Near Dorset

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

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

BUS

Okemo, Vermont

35 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Fort Edward station

39 mi away
70 East St.
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

40 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.
RAIL

Castleton station

40 mi away
266 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mendon and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 55.15 mi (88.76 km).

Mendon

#1 Mendon

Town in Vermont

Population1,015
Coordinates43.6519800, -72.9278000
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Bennington

#2 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

Population14,897
Coordinates42.8781300, -73.1967700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Meadow Lake Drive (-72.928166, 43.651508)
End: Main Street (-73.196743, 42.878279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.88 L · about $8.21
Round trip
$16.41
4.16 gal · 15.76 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.21 $16.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.27 $18.54
Premium $4.86 $10.10 $20.21
Diesel $6.00 $12.47 $24.95

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mendon and Bennington. The current time is 13:02:27.

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.