How far is Richford, VT from Bennington, VT?
The driving distance from Richford, VT to Bennington, VT is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in and the shire town of Addison County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richford and Bennington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richford and Bennington.
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Start on River Street
43 m · 8 sec · River Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Saint Albans Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Saint Albans Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 105 East
3.1 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 105 East
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Continue on Sampsonville Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Sampsonville Road
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Continue on Elm Street
1632 ft · 28 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Main Street
2679 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Pearl Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Pearl Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 105
11.1 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 105
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Continue on Sheldon Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Sheldon Road
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Continue on Fisher Pond Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Fisher Pond Road
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Continue on Fairfax Road
1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 89
81 m · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 89 South: Burlington
2388 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
25.9 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
1473 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Shelburne Road
6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
10.1 mi · 13 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Court Square
106 m · 17 sec
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Exit the rotary onto VT 125
85.2 mi · 2 hr 13 min
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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 Richford and Bennington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
VT 125
Exit the rotary onto VT 125
85.2 mi · 02h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Richford 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 Richford to Bennington?
The road trip is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km) and usually takes 03h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Middlebury (village) is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Richford and 88.2 miles from Bennington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.58 one way or $49.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Richford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bennington.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richford and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 148.71 mi (239.33 km).
#1 Richford
Town in Vermont
| Population | 2,303 |
| Coordinates | 44.9969900, -72.6712400 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| 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: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $24.58 | $49.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $27.77 | $55.53 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $30.27 | $60.53 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $37.36 | $74.72 |
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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