How far is Mount Holly, VT from Bennington, VT?

The driving distance from Mount Holly, VT to Bennington, VT is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
54.44 mi
01h 07m
Flight
43.88 mi
70.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.88 mi
Kilometers
70.61 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.44 mi
Kilometers
87.61 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennington
Mon, May 4, 3:41 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Holly
Mon, May 4, 4:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Holly
2026-05-04T02:34
Arrive Bennington
Mon, May 4, 3:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Holly
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
Manchester
VT

Town in Vermont

From Mount Holly
27.1 mi
00h 33m
To Bennington
27.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Holly and Bennington.

  1. 1

    Start on Cole Road

    66 m · 12 sec · Cole Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hortonville Road

    1911 ft · 1 min · Hortonville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 103 North

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 103 North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 140

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 140

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Church Street

  6. 6

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

    43.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass

    953 ft · 15 sec · Bennington Bypass

  8. 8

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

    1.5 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7

  9. 9

    Continue on North Street

    1791 ft · 48 sec · North Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    754 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Holly 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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
43.1 mi · 79%
Vermont Route 140
4.88 mi · 9%
Vermont Route 103 North
2.26 mi · 4%
Church Street
1.49 mi · 3%
U.S. Route 7
0.93 mi · 2%
Depot Street
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

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

43.1 mi · 01h 03m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 33m from Mount Holly
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Holly 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 Mount Holly to Bennington?

The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Mount Holly and 27.4 miles from Bennington.

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

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.57 one way or $15.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Mount Holly and Partly Sunny near Bennington.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Okemo, Vermont

40 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Fort Edward station

43 mi away
70 East St.
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

50 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.
RAIL

Rutland station

50 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Holly and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 43.88 mi (70.61 km).

Mount Holly

#1 Mount Holly

Town in Vermont

Population1,241
Coordinates43.4522900, -72.8248200
Altitude474
CountryUnited States
Bennington

#2 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

Population14,897
Coordinates42.8781300, -73.1967700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Cole Road (-72.824826, 43.45236)
End: Main Street (-73.196743, 42.878279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.27 L · about $7.57
Round trip
$15.15
3.84 gal · 14.54 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.57 $15.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.56 $17.11
Premium $4.86 $9.33 $18.65
Diesel $6.00 $11.51 $23.03

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Holly and Bennington. The current time is 02:34:10.

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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.