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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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Start on Burke Road
56 m · 13 sec · Burke Road
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Turn left onto Center Street
48 m · 4 sec · Center Street
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Turn slight left onto Calendar Brook Road
4.5 mi · 11 min · Calendar Brook Road
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Turn straight onto Lynburke Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Lynburke Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Depot Street
635 ft · 12 sec · Depot Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Memorial Drive
2046 ft · 36 sec · Memorial Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 91
1329 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
102.1 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls
1174 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockingham Road
6.5 mi · 10 min · Rockingham Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 103 South
2.5 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 103 South
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 11 West
4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 11 West
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Continue on Simonsville Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Simonsville Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 11
5.6 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 11
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Continue on North Main Street
2077 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 11
11.5 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 11
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Continue on Depot Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Depot Street
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Continue on Depot Street
2654 ft · 56 sec · Depot Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 7 South: Bennington
1442 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7
21.6 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 7
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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 Sutton and Bennington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hartland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sutton and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 134.6 mi (216.62 km).
#1 Sutton
Town in Vermont
| Population | 996 |
| Coordinates | 44.6331100, -72.0256500 |
| Altitude | 370 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bennington
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 14,897 |
| Coordinates | 42.8781300, -73.1967700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-73.196743, 42.878279)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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