How far is Putney, VT from Bennington, VT?
The driving distance from Putney, VT to Bennington, VT is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Vermont, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Putney and Bennington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Putney and Bennington.
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Start on Main Street
1 km · 57 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway
621 ft · 16 sec · Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp left
578 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
8.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
2592 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto VT 9 West
51 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on Marlboro Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Marlboro Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 9
11.7 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 9
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 9 West
17.5 mi · 27 min · Vermont Route 9 West
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Continue on Woodford Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Woodford Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · 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 Putney 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.
Vermont Route 9 West
Continue on Vermont Route 9 West
17.5 mi · 00h 27m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Putney 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 Putney to Bennington?
The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Wilmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Putney and 24.4 miles from Bennington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Putney and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bennington.
Stop Ideas Near Wilmington
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 Wilmington.
Union Station
John W. Olver Transit Center
Bellows Falls station
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Putney and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 34.8 mi (56 km).
#1 Putney
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 2,438 |
| Coordinates | 42.9748000, -72.5217600 |
| 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: Main Street (-73.196743, 42.878279)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.79 | $13.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.67 | $15.33 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.36 | $16.71 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.31 | $20.63 |
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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