How far is Springfield, VT from Bennington, VT?

The driving distance from Springfield, VT to Bennington, VT is about 60.3 miles (97 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
60.25 mi
01h 23m
Flight
46.29 mi
74.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.29 mi
Kilometers
74.5 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.25 mi
Kilometers
96.96 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-22T22:49
Arrive Bennington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
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
Peru
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Springfield
30 mi
00h 41m
To Bennington
30.3 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
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 Springfield and Bennington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    29 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Street

    74 m · 8 sec · Park Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Park Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Park Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chester Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Chester Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Vermont Route 11 East

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 11 East

  6. 6

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    2079 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Vermont Route 11 West

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 11 West

  9. 9

    Continue on Simonsville Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Simonsville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 11

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 11

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    2077 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 11

    11.5 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 11

  13. 13

    Continue on Depot Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Depot Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Depot Street

    2654 ft · 56 sec · Depot Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 7 South: Bennington

    1442 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7

    21.6 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 7

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass

    953 ft · 15 sec · Bennington Bypass

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7

    1.5 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7

  19. 19

    Continue on North Street

    1791 ft · 48 sec · North Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    754 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 7
22.5 mi · 37%
Vermont Route 11
17.1 mi · 28%
Vermont Route 11 West
4.37 mi · 7%
Simonsville Road
3.68 mi · 6%
Chester Road
3.55 mi · 6%
Vermont Route 11 East
2.74 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
46.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peru
00h 41m from Springfield
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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 Springfield and 30.3 miles from Bennington.

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

The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.40 one way or $16.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Peru

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

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

BUS

Okemo, Vermont

24 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

38 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Rutland station

43 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Claremont

45 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 46.29 mi (74.5 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Bennington

#2 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

Population14,897
Coordinates42.8781300, -73.1967700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.48199, 43.298435)
End: Main Street (-73.196743, 42.878279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.05 L · about $8.40
Round trip
$16.81
4.26 gal · 16.1 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.40 $16.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.49 $18.99
Premium $4.86 $10.35 $20.70
Diesel $6.00 $12.77 $25.55

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 Springfield and Bennington. The current time is 22:49:49.

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.