How far is Rockingham, VT from Bennington, VT?
The driving distance from Rockingham, VT to Bennington, VT is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (67 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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 16m.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockingham and Bennington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockingham and Bennington.
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Start on Rockingham Hill Road
33 m · 12 sec · Rockingham Hill Road
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Turn left onto Meeting House Road
1821 ft · 1 min · Meeting House Road
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Turn left onto Rockingham Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Rockingham Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 103 South
2.5 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 103 South
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 11 West
4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 11 West
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Continue on Simonsville Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Simonsville Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 11
5.6 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 11
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Continue on North Main Street
2077 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 11
11.5 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 11
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Continue on Depot Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Depot Street
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Continue on Depot Street
2654 ft · 56 sec · Depot Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 7 South: Bennington
1442 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7
21.6 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 Rockingham 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
21.6 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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Rockingham and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Bennington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockingham to Bennington?
The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Peru is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Rockingham and 30.1 miles from Bennington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.6 miles (67 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.36 one way or $16.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Rockingham and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Bennington.
Stop Ideas Near Peru
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 Peru.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockingham and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 41.65 mi (67.03 km).
#1 Rockingham
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 4,986 |
| Coordinates | 43.1875800, -72.4889800 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| 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: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.36 | $16.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.71 | $25.43 |
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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