How far is North Bennington, VT from South Burlington, VT?

The driving distance from North Bennington, VT to South Burlington, VT is about 122 miles (196.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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
122 mi
02h 40m
Flight
106.23 mi
170.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.23 mi
Kilometers
170.96 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122 mi
Kilometers
196.34 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Return by in North Bennington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bennington
2026-04-22T23:06
Arrive South Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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
West Haven
VT

Town in Vermont

From North Bennington
61.1 mi
01h 20m
To South Burlington
60.9 mi
01h 20m

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

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bennington and South Burlington.

  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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: South Burlington

    1291 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Williston Road

    3088 ft · 2 min · Williston Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Williston Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Williston Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Williston Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 22A North
39.2 mi · 32%
State Highway 22
27.7 mi · 23%
Vermont Route 67 West
14.5 mi · 12%
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 10%
State Highway 22A
10.6 mi · 9%
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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
106.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Haven
01h 20m from North Bennington
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving North Bennington and Partly Sunny near South Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Bennington to South Burlington?

The road trip is about 122 miles (196.3 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

West Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from North Bennington and 60.9 miles from South Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.00 one way or $34.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around North Bennington and Partly Sunny near South Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near West Haven

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

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

RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

10 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.
RAIL

Whitehall station

12 mi away
Main St. and Saunders St.
RAIL

Castleton station

15 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

23 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bennington and South Burlington. Straight-line distance: 106.23 mi (170.96 km).

North Bennington

#1 North Bennington

Village in Vermont

Population1,694
Coordinates42.9303600, -73.2426100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
South Burlington

#2 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population19,578
Coordinates44.4669900, -73.1709600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.242573, 42.930365)
End: Williston Road (-73.17099, 44.466915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.3 L · about $17.00
Round trip
$34.01
8.62 gal · 32.6 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.00 $34.01
Mid-grade $4.46 $19.21 $38.42
Premium $4.86 $20.94 $41.88
Diesel $6.00 $25.85 $51.69

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 South Burlington. The current time is 23:06:07.

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.