How far is Strafford, VT from Bennington, VT?
The driving distance from Strafford, VT to Bennington, VT is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, surrounding the city of Rutland
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Strafford and Bennington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Strafford and Bennington.
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Start on the route
20 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Brook Road
556 ft · 24 sec · Brook Road
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Continue on Justin Morrill Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 6 min · Justin Morrill Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Route 132
6.2 mi · 12 min · Route 132
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Take the ramp right
1145 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
8.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
1636 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 107
1.9 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 107
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight left onto River Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 107
6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107
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Continue on Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4
9.3 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4
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Continue on Woodstock Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
53.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min · North Main Street
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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 Strafford and Bennington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Main Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
53.1 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Strafford 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 Strafford to Bennington?
The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Rutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from Strafford and 53.6 miles from Bennington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.91 one way or $29.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Strafford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bennington.
Stop Ideas Near Rutland
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 Rutland.
Rutland station
Castleton station
Fair Haven, Vermont
Okemo, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Strafford and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 79.72 mi (128.29 km).
#1 Strafford
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,058 |
| Coordinates | 43.8664600, -72.3778700 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bennington
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 14,897 |
| Coordinates | 42.8781300, -73.1967700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bennington (-73.19677, 42.87813)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.91 | $29.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $16.85 | $33.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.36 | $36.73 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $22.67 | $45.34 |
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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