How far is North Bennington, VT from Colchester, VT?

The driving distance from North Bennington, VT to Colchester, VT is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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
128.33 mi
02h 49m
Flight
111.59 mi
179.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.59 mi
Kilometers
179.58 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.33 mi
Kilometers
206.52 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colchester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Return by in North Bennington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bennington
2026-04-22T23:05
Arrive Colchester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Bennington
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
Benson
VT

Town in Vermont

From North Bennington
64.2 mi
01h 24m
To Colchester
64.1 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Bennington and Colchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bennington and Colchester.

  1. 1

    Start on Bank Street

    940 ft · 32 sec · Bank Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Vermont Route 67 West

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 67 West

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 19 min

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 22

    9.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 22

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 22

    15.5 mi · 21 min · State Highway 22

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 22

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 22A

    10.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 22A

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto North Park Place

    652 ft · 12 sec · North Park Place

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 22A North

    39.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Vermont Route 22A North

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Monkton Road

    2547 ft · 1 min · Monkton Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 7

    1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 7

  16. 16

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Shelburne Road

    6.6 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto I 89

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans

    2161 ft · 53 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2, US 7: Winooski, Colchester

    960 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Highway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Highway

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Road

    30 m · 3 sec · East Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bennington and Colchester.

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 22A North
39.2 mi · 31%
State Highway 22
27.7 mi · 22%
Vermont Route 67 West
14.5 mi · 11%
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 10%
State Highway 22A
10.6 mi · 8%
Shelburne Road
6.59 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 22A North

Continue on Vermont Route 22A North

39.2 mi · 01h 01m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
111.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benson
01h 24m from North Bennington
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving North Bennington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Colchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Bennington to Colchester?

The road trip is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from North Bennington and 64.1 miles from Colchester.

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

The direct path is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around North Bennington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Colchester.

Stop Ideas Near Benson

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

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

RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

14 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.
RAIL

Castleton station

15 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

17 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Whitehall station

18 mi away
Main St. and Saunders St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bennington and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 111.59 mi (179.58 km).

North Bennington

#1 North Bennington

Village in Vermont

Population1,694
Coordinates42.9303600, -73.2426100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Colchester

#2 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population17,102
Coordinates44.5439400, -73.1479100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.242573, 42.930365)
End: East Road (-73.147896, 44.543926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.14 L · about $17.87
Round trip
$35.74
9.06 gal · 34.28 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.87 $35.74
Mid-grade $4.46 $20.19 $40.38
Premium $4.86 $22.01 $44.01
Diesel $6.00 $27.17 $54.33

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 North Bennington and Colchester. The current time is 23:05:50.

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.