How far is North Bennington, VT from Hartford, VT?
The driving distance from North Bennington, VT to Hartford, VT is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
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 Windsor County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Bennington and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bennington and Hartford.
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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
19.9 mi · 27 min · U.S. Route 7
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 11, VT 30
1763 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Depot Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Depot Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 11 30
11.5 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 11 30
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Continue on North Main Street
2077 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 11
5.6 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 11
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Continue on Simonsville Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Simonsville Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 11 West
4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 11 West
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 103 South
2.5 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 103 South
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Continue on Rockingham Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Rockingham Road
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Take the exit left toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction
752 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
34.8 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5: White River Junction
826 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
155 m · 9 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street
30 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
2487 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Woodstock Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Woodstock Road
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Turn left
44 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road
2009 ft · 55 sec · V.A. Cutoff Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Christian Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bennington and Hartford.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 91 North
Merge slight left
34.8 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Bennington and Mostly Sunny near Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Bennington to Hartford?
The road trip is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from North Bennington and 48.8 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.57 one way or $27.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Bennington and Mostly Sunny near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Chester
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 Chester.
Okemo, Vermont
Bellows Falls station
Claremont
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Bennington and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 67.92 mi (109.31 km).
#1 North Bennington
Village in Vermont
| Population | 1,694 |
| Coordinates | 42.9303600, -73.2426100 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hartford
Town in Windsor County, Vermont
| Population | 9,566 |
| Coordinates | 43.6606300, -72.3384200 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.57 | $27.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.33 | $30.66 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.71 | $33.42 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.63 | $41.26 |
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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