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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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.
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Start on Williston Road
31 m · 12 sec · Williston Road
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Turn left onto Hinesburg Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Hinesburg Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 116
1.5 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 116
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Continue on Vermont Route 116
16.7 mi · 25 min · Vermont Route 116
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Continue on North 116 Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road
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Continue on Rockydale Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road
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Continue on East Street
2582 ft · 1 min · East Street
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Continue on Main Street
821 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Street
3175 ft · 54 sec · West Street
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Continue on Stony Hill Road
2863 ft · 56 sec · Stony Hill Road
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Turn left onto South 116 Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road
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Continue on South 116 Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · South 116 Road
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Continue on Case Street
6.1 mi · 9 min · Case Street
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Turn right onto Ossie Road
2795 ft · 52 sec · Ossie Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7 South
1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
10.9 mi · 17 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on Conant Square
1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square
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Continue on Center Street
1198 ft · 45 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Franklin Street
14.1 mi · 23 min · Franklin Street
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Continue on North Main Street
52.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min · North Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 7A
2466 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on VT 7A North
147 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Harwood Hill Road
2179 ft · 46 sec · Harwood Hill Road
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Turn left onto Overlea Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Overlea Road
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Continue on Mechanic Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Mechanic Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Prospect Street
131 m · 16 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto Sage Street
55 m · 6 sec · Sage Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
135 m · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bank Street
6 m · 1 sec · Bank Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pittsford.
Rutland station
Castleton station
Fair Haven, Vermont
Ticonderoga station
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).
#1 South Burlington
City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
| Population | 19,578 |
| Coordinates | 44.4669900, -73.1709600 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Bennington
Village in Vermont
| Population | 1,694 |
| Coordinates | 42.9303600, -73.2426100 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Bennington (-73.24261, 42.93036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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