How far is Shoreham, VT from Bennington, VT?

The driving distance from Shoreham, VT to Bennington, VT is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.21 mi
01h 43m
Flight
70.42 mi
113.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.42 mi
Kilometers
113.33 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.21 mi
Kilometers
146.79 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM EDT
Return by in Shoreham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shoreham
2026-04-22T22:30
Arrive Bennington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shoreham
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Pawlet
VT

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

From Shoreham
41.7 mi
00h 51m
To Bennington
49.5 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Shoreham and Bennington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shoreham and Bennington.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1827 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 22A

    20.6 mi · 33 min · Vermont Route 22A

  3. 3

    Continue on Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Park Place

    86 m · 5 sec · North Park Place

  5. 5

    Continue on North Park Place

    97 m · 5 sec · North Park Place

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 22A

    10.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 22A

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 22

    18.2 mi · 25 min · State Highway 22

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 22

    9.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 22

  11. 11

    Continue on North Park Street

    8.6 mi · 13 min · North Park Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Johnson Hill Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Johnson Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Mapletown Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Mapletown Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bayer Road

    3018 ft · 1 min · Bayer Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Farmers Inn Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Farmers Inn Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mapletown Road

    2949 ft · 51 sec · Mapletown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shoreham and Bennington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 22
27.7 mi · 30%
Vermont Route 22A
20.6 mi · 23%
State Highway 22A
10.6 mi · 12%
North Park Street
8.6 mi · 9%
West Road
3.37 mi · 4%
Mapletown Road
3.23 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 22A

At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 22A

20.6 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
70.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pawlet
00h 51m from Shoreham
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Shoreham 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 Shoreham to Bennington?

The road trip is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Pawlet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.7 miles from Shoreham and 49.5 miles from Bennington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.70 one way or $25.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Shoreham and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bennington.

Stop Ideas Near Pawlet

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pawlet, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pawlet.

RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

28 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.
RAIL

Castleton station

30 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Whitehall station

30 mi away
Main St. and Saunders St.
RAIL

Rutland station

33 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shoreham and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 70.42 mi (113.33 km).

Shoreham

#1 Shoreham

Town in Vermont, United States

Population1,229
Coordinates43.8936700, -73.3159500
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Bennington

#2 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

Population14,897
Coordinates42.8781300, -73.1967700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.3159, 43.89367)
End: Main Street (-73.196743, 42.878279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.22 gal
12.18 L · about $12.70
Round trip
$25.41
6.44 gal · 24.36 L
Estimated CO2
28.6 kg one way
Round trip: 57.2 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.70 $25.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.35 $28.70
Premium $4.86 $15.64 $31.29
Diesel $6.00 $19.31 $38.62

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Shoreham and Bennington. The current time is 22:30:46.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.