How far is North Bennington, VT from Essex Junction, VT?
The driving distance from North Bennington, VT to Essex Junction, VT is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108 miles (173.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Bennington and Essex Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bennington and Essex Junction.
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Start on Bank Street
6 m · 3 sec · Bank Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
135 m · 16 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Sage Street
55 m · 11 sec · Sage Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
131 m · 19 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn left onto Mechanic Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Mechanic Street
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Continue on Overlea Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Overlea Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Harwood Hill Road
2556 ft · 56 sec · Harwood Hill Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 7
69 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 7 North: Manchester, Rutland
2980 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7
50.3 mi · 1 hr 15 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on South Main Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7 North
14.1 mi · 24 min · U.S. Route 7 North
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Continue on Center Street
1198 ft · 43 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Conant Square
1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square
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Continue on Grove Street
10.9 mi · 17 min · Grove Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7 South
1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South
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Turn right onto Ossie Road
2701 ft · 46 sec · Ossie Road
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Turn left onto Church Street
111 m · 7 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Case Street
6 mi · 9 min · Case Street
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Continue on South 116 Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · South 116 Road
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Turn right onto Stony Hill Road
2863 ft · 49 sec · Stony Hill Road
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Continue on West Street
3175 ft · 56 sec · West Street
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Continue on Main Street
798 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Continue on East Street
2605 ft · 1 min · East Street
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Continue on Rockydale Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road
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Continue on North 116 Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 116
9 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116
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Continue on Vermont Route 116
5.3 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 116
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 2A
2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A
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Continue on Saint George Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Saint George Road
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Continue on Essex Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road
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Continue on Park Street
1 km · 2 min · Park Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
24 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bennington and Essex Junction.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
U.S. Route 7
Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7
50.3 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving North Bennington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Essex Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Bennington to Essex Junction?
The road trip is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pittsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.2 miles from North Bennington and 62.2 miles from Essex Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108 miles (173.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.32 one way or $34.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 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 Essex Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Pittsford
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 Pittsford.
Rutland station
Castleton station
Fair Haven, Vermont
Ticonderoga station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Bennington and Essex Junction. Straight-line distance: 108 mi (173.81 km).
#1 North Bennington
Village in Vermont
| Population | 1,694 |
| Coordinates | 42.9303600, -73.2426100 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Essex Junction
Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont
| Population | 10,793 |
| Coordinates | 44.4906100, -73.1109600 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Essex Junction (-73.11096, 44.49061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $17.32 | $34.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $19.57 | $39.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $21.33 | $42.65 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $26.33 | $52.65 |
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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