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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Quick Snapshot
Road
121.02 mi
02h 59m
Flight
97.75 mi
157.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.75 mi
Kilometers
157.31 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.02 mi
Kilometers
194.76 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bennington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM EDT
Return by in Montpelier
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montpelier
2026-04-22T22:54
Arrive North Bennington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montpelier
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
Mendon
VT

Town in Vermont

From Montpelier
60.5 mi
01h 29m
To North Bennington
60.5 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1103 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    2598 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    30.7 mi · 35 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton

    1570 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 107

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4

    9.3 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4

  12. 12

    Continue on Woodstock Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue

  13. 13

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

    51.4 mi · 1 hr 18 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 7A

    2466 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on VT 7A North

    147 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Harwood Hill Road

    2179 ft · 46 sec · Harwood Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Overlea Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Overlea Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Mechanic Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Mechanic Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Prospect Street

    131 m · 16 sec · Prospect Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Sage Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Sage Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    135 m · 21 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Bank Street

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
51.4 mi · 42%
Memorial Drive
32.3 mi · 27%
Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 9%
U.S. Route 4
9.35 mi · 8%
Vermont Route 107
8.4 mi · 7%
River Street
3.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
97.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mendon
01h 29m from Montpelier
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Rutland station

7 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Castleton station

20 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

28 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

33 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and North Bennington. Straight-line distance: 97.75 mi (157.31 km).

Montpelier

#1 Montpelier

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

Population7,328
Coordinates44.2600600, -72.5753900
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
North Bennington

#2 North Bennington

Village in Vermont

Population1,694
Coordinates42.9303600, -73.2426100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Montpelier (-72.57539, 44.26006)
End: North Bennington (-73.24261, 42.93036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.17 L · about $16.85
Round trip
$33.69
8.54 gal · 32.34 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Montpelier and North Bennington. The current time is 22:54:35.

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.