How far is Orwell, VT from Bennington, VT?
The driving distance from Orwell, VT to Bennington, VT is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
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 Bennington County, Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orwell and Bennington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orwell and Bennington.
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Start on North Orwell Road
19 m · 6 sec · North Orwell Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1934 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 22A
14.3 mi · 21 min · Vermont Route 22A
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Continue on Washington Street
1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Park Place
86 m · 5 sec · North Park Place
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Continue on North Park Place
97 m · 5 sec · North Park Place
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 22A
10.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 22A
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Continue on State Highway 22
18.2 mi · 25 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on North Main Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
9.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on North Park Street
8.6 mi · 13 min · North Park Street
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Johnson Hill Road
1 mi · 2 min · Johnson Hill Road
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Continue on Mapletown Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Mapletown Road
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Turn left onto Bayer Road
3018 ft · 1 min · Bayer Road
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Turn right onto Farmers Inn Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Farmers Inn Road
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Turn left onto Mapletown Road
2949 ft · 51 sec · Mapletown Road
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Continue on West Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · West Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · West 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 Orwell and Bennington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
State Highway 22
Continue on State Highway 22
18.2 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Orwell and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bennington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orwell to Bennington?
The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Rupert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Orwell and 38.6 miles from Bennington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.73 one way or $21.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Orwell and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bennington.
Stop Ideas Near Rupert
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 Rupert.
Fort Edward station
Whitehall station
Fair Haven, Vermont
Castleton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orwell and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 64.17 mi (103.27 km).
#1 Orwell
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,212 |
| Coordinates | 43.8039500, -73.2978900 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bennington
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 14,897 |
| Coordinates | 42.8781300, -73.1967700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bennington (-73.19677, 42.87813)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.12 | $24.25 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.21 | $26.43 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.31 | $32.62 |
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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