How far is Sutton, VT from Bennington, VT?

The driving distance from Sutton, VT to Bennington, VT is about 173.7 miles (279.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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
173.67 mi
03h 08m
Flight
134.6 mi
216.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.6 mi
Kilometers
216.62 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.67 mi
Kilometers
279.5 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennington
Sat, Apr 18, 10:46 AM EDT
Return by in Sutton
Sat, Apr 18, 1:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sutton
2026-04-18T07:37
Arrive Bennington
Sat, Apr 18, 10:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 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
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sutton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hartland
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Sutton
86.7 mi
01h 34m
To Bennington
86.9 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Burke Road

    56 m · 13 sec · Burke Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Center Street

    48 m · 4 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Calendar Brook Road

    4.5 mi · 11 min · Calendar Brook Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Lynburke Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Lynburke Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    635 ft · 12 sec · Depot Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Broad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    2046 ft · 36 sec · Memorial Drive

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 91

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    102.1 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls

    1174 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

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

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Rockingham Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 South

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 103 South

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Vermont Route 11 West

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 11 West

  16. 16

    Continue on Simonsville Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Simonsville Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Vermont Route 11

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 11

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    2077 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Vermont Route 11

    11.5 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 11

  20. 20

    Continue on Depot Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Depot Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Depot Street

    2654 ft · 56 sec · Depot Street

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 7 South: Bennington

    1442 ft · 40 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7

    21.6 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 7

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass

    953 ft · 15 sec · Bennington Bypass

  25. 25

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

    1.5 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7

  26. 26

    Continue on North Street

    1791 ft · 48 sec · North Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Main Street

    754 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91
102 mi · 59%
U.S. Route 7
22.5 mi · 13%
Vermont Route 11
17.1 mi · 10%
Rockingham Road
6.47 mi · 4%
Calendar Brook Road
4.55 mi · 3%
Vermont Route 11 West
4.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 91

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 58m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.1 mi
134.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartland
01h 34m from Sutton
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sutton and Partly Sunny near Bennington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sutton to Bennington?

The road trip is about 173.7 miles (279.5 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Hartland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Sutton and 86.9 miles from Bennington.

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

The direct path is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.18 one way or $48.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sutton and Partly Sunny near Bennington.

Stop Ideas Near Hartland

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

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

RAIL

Windsor station

7 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

White River Junction

14 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Claremont

19 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

29 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sutton and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 134.6 mi (216.62 km).

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#1 Sutton

Town in Vermont

Population996
Coordinates44.6331100, -72.0256500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Bennington

#2 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

Population14,897
Coordinates42.8781300, -73.1967700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Burke Road (-72.025642, 44.633142)
End: Main Street (-73.196743, 42.878279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.2 L · about $24.18
Round trip
$48.37
12.26 gal · 46.4 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $24.18 $48.37
Mid-grade $4.46 $27.32 $54.64
Premium $4.86 $29.78 $59.56
Diesel $6.00 $36.76 $73.52

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sutton and Bennington. The current time is 07:37:55.

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.