How far is Middlebury (village), VT from Bennington, VT?
The driving distance from Middlebury (village), VT to Bennington, VT is about 88 miles (141.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middlebury (village) and Bennington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middlebury (village) and Bennington.
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Start on the route
29 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Maple Street
158 m · 32 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Maple Street
548 ft · 24 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Middle Seymour Street
158 m · 26 sec · Middle Seymour Street
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Turn right onto Seymour Street
77 m · 9 sec · Seymour Street
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Continue on Seymour Street
1625 ft · 50 sec · Seymour Street
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Merge slight left onto North Pleasant Street
61 m · 7 sec · North Pleasant Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Court Square
106 m · 17 sec
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Exit the rotary onto VT 125
85.2 mi · 2 hr 13 min
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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 Middlebury (village) and Bennington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
VT 125
Exit the rotary onto VT 125
85.2 mi · 02h 13m
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 Middlebury (village) 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 Middlebury (village) to Bennington?
The road trip is about 88 miles (141.6 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from Middlebury (village) and 44 miles from Bennington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.23 one way or $24.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Middlebury (village) and Partly Sunny near Bennington.
Stop Ideas Near Wallingford
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middlebury (village) and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 78.6 mi (126.49 km).
#1 Middlebury (village)
Town in and the shire town of Addison County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 6,588 |
| Coordinates | 44.0155300, -73.1693700 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bennington
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 14,897 |
| Coordinates | 42.8781300, -73.1967700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bennington (-73.19677, 42.87813)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.82 | $27.63 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.06 | $30.12 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.59 | $37.18 |
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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