How far is Poultney, VT from Bennington, VT?
The driving distance from Poultney, VT to Bennington, VT is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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 Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poultney and Bennington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poultney and Bennington.
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Start on Main Street
906 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Grove Street
1383 ft · 34 sec · Grove Street
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Continue on South Street
1801 ft · 36 sec · South Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 31
5 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 31
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Continue on Pine Hill Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Pine Hill Road
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Continue on Pine Street
3220 ft · 1 min · Pine Street
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Turn straight onto North Street
901 ft · 22 sec · North Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
2425 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 149
1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 149
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 30
11.5 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 30
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Turn right onto Route 315
23 m · 8 sec · Route 315
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Turn left onto Dorset West Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Dorset West Road
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Continue on West Road
3224 ft · 1 min · West Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 30
2622 ft · 56 sec · Vermont Route 30
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Continue on Bonnet Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Bonnet Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
7 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
55 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Depot Street
47 m · 3 sec · Depot Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Depot Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Depot Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 7 South: Bennington
1214 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7
21.3 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 7
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Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass
953 ft · 15 sec · Bennington Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7
1.5 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on North Street
1791 ft · 48 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto Depot Street
2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
754 ft · 23 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 Poultney and Bennington.
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.
U.S. Route 7
Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7
21.3 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Poultney 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 Poultney to Bennington?
The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Poultney and 27.8 miles from Bennington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.65 one way or $15.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Poultney and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bennington.
Stop Ideas Near Manchester
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 Manchester.
Okemo, Vermont
Fort Edward station
Fair Haven, Vermont
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poultney and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 44.19 mi (71.11 km).
#1 Poultney
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,693 |
| Coordinates | 43.5170100, -73.2362200 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bennington
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 14,897 |
| Coordinates | 42.8781300, -73.1967700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-73.196743, 42.878279)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.65 | $15.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.65 | $17.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.42 | $18.85 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.63 | $23.27 |
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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