How far is Montpelier, VT from Benson, VT?
The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Benson, VT is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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 02h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montpelier and Benson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier and Benson.
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Start on Main Street
1103 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Keep slight right
716 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
880 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Center Road
697 ft · 18 sec · Center Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 2
2970 ft · 1 min · U.S. Route 2
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 100B
7.9 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 100B
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Continue on Vermont Route 100 South
2399 ft · 46 sec · Vermont Route 100 South
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Continue on Main Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 17
1087 ft · 31 sec · Vermont Route 17
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Continue on Mill Brook Road
5.8 mi · 11 min · Mill Brook Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 17
8.1 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 17
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Continue on Drake Woods Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Drake Woods Road
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Turn left onto North 116 Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · North 116 Road
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Continue on Rockydale Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road
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Continue on East Street
2582 ft · 1 min · East Street
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Continue on Main Street
821 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Street
3175 ft · 54 sec · West Street
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Continue on Stony Hill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Stony Hill Road
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Continue on Main Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
620 ft · 13 sec · Ethan Allen Highway
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Turn left onto Otter Creek Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Otter Creek Highway
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Continue on Vermont Route 17
1.5 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 17
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Continue on Otter Creek Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Otter Creek Highway
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Continue on Vermont Route 17
3 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 17
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 22A
26.2 mi · 41 min · Vermont Route 22A
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Turn right onto Hulett Hill Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Hulett Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Old Stage Road
1972 ft · 1 min · Old Stage Road
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Turn right onto Lake Road
65 m · 11 sec · Lake Road
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montpelier and Benson.
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.
Vermont Route 22A
Turn left onto Vermont Route 22A
26.2 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Montpelier and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Benson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montpelier to Benson?
The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Montpelier and 40.3 miles from Benson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Montpelier and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Benson.
Stop Ideas Near Bristol
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 Bristol.
Westport station
Port Henry station
Waterbury
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Benson. Straight-line distance: 52.9 mi (85.13 km).
#1 Montpelier
Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County
| Population | 7,328 |
| Coordinates | 44.2600600, -72.5753900 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Benson
Town in Vermont
| Population | 991 |
| Coordinates | 43.7070100, -73.3112300 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
End: Benson (-73.31123, 43.70701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.20 | $22.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.66 | $25.32 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.80 | $27.59 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.03 | $34.06 |
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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