How far is South Burlington, VT from North Bennington, VT?

The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to North Bennington, VT is about 123 miles (198 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.03 mi
03h 13m
Flight
106.23 mi
170.96 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.23 mi
Kilometers
170.96 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.03 mi
Kilometers
198 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bennington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM EDT
Return by in South Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Burlington
2026-04-22T23:03
Arrive North Bennington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Burlington
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pittsford
VT

Town in Vermont

From South Burlington
61.5 mi
01h 36m
To North Bennington
61.5 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Burlington and North Bennington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Burlington and North Bennington.

  1. 1

    Start on Williston Road

    31 m · 12 sec · Williston Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hinesburg Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Hinesburg Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    1.5 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 116

  4. 4

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    16.7 mi · 25 min · Vermont Route 116

  5. 5

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East Street

    2582 ft · 1 min · East Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    821 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 54 sec · West Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 56 sec · Stony Hill Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South 116 Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South 116 Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · South 116 Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Case Street

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2795 ft · 52 sec · Ossie Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  16. 16

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Conant Square

    1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square

  18. 18

    Continue on Center Street

    1198 ft · 45 sec · Center Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Franklin Street

    14.1 mi · 23 min · Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    52.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 7A

    2466 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on VT 7A North

    147 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Harwood Hill Road

    2179 ft · 46 sec · Harwood Hill Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Overlea Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Overlea Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Mechanic Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Mechanic Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Prospect Street

    131 m · 16 sec · Prospect Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Sage Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Sage Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Main Street

    135 m · 21 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Bank Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bank Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Burlington and North 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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
52.8 mi · 43%
Vermont Route 116
17.7 mi · 14%
Franklin Street
14.1 mi · 11%
Ethan Allen Highway
10.9 mi · 9%
Case Street
6.05 mi · 5%
South 116 Road
5.47 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Continue on North Main Street

52.8 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
106.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsford
01h 36m from South Burlington
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving South Burlington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near North Bennington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Burlington to North Bennington?

The road trip is about 123 miles (198 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Pittsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from South Burlington and 61.5 miles from North Bennington.

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

The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pittsford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pittsford, 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 Pittsford.

RAIL

Rutland station

12 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Castleton station

16 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

23 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

33 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Burlington and North Bennington. Straight-line distance: 106.23 mi (170.96 km).

South Burlington

#1 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population19,578
Coordinates44.4669900, -73.1709600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
North Bennington

#2 North Bennington

Village in Vermont

Population1,694
Coordinates42.9303600, -73.2426100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: South Burlington (-73.17096, 44.46699)
End: North Bennington (-73.24261, 42.93036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.43 L · about $17.12
Round trip
$34.24
8.68 gal · 32.86 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.12 $34.24
Mid-grade $4.46 $19.34 $38.69
Premium $4.86 $21.08 $42.17
Diesel $6.00 $26.03 $52.05

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 South Burlington and North Bennington. The current time is 23:03:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.