How far is Montpelier, VT from North Bennington, VT?
The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to North Bennington, VT is about 121 miles (194.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Vermont
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 North Bennington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier and North Bennington.
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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 left
2598 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
30.7 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
1570 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 107
1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight left onto River Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 107
6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107
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Continue on Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4
9.3 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4
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Continue on Woodstock Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
51.4 mi · 1 hr 18 min · North Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 7A
2466 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on VT 7A North
147 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Harwood Hill Road
2179 ft · 46 sec · Harwood Hill Road
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Turn left onto Overlea Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Overlea Road
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Continue on Mechanic Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Mechanic Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Prospect Street
131 m · 16 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto Sage Street
55 m · 6 sec · Sage Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
135 m · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bank Street
6 m · 1 sec · Bank Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bank Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montpelier and North Bennington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Main Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
51.4 mi · 01h 18m
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 North Bennington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montpelier to North Bennington?
The road trip is about 121 miles (194.8 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Mendon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Montpelier and 60.5 miles from North Bennington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.85 one way or $33.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 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 North Bennington.
Stop Ideas Near Mendon
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 Mendon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and North Bennington. Straight-line distance: 97.75 mi (157.31 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 North Bennington
Village in Vermont
| Population | 1,694 |
| Coordinates | 42.9303600, -73.2426100 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Bennington (-73.24261, 42.93036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.85 | $33.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $19.03 | $38.06 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.74 | $41.49 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $25.61 | $51.21 |
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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