How far is Underhill, VT from Bennington, VT?

The driving distance from Underhill, VT to Bennington, VT is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.09 mi
02h 55m
Flight
114.54 mi
184.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.54 mi
Kilometers
184.33 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.09 mi
Kilometers
209.36 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennington
Sun, May 3, 12:41 PM EDT
Return by in Underhill
Sun, May 3, 3:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Underhill
2026-05-03T09:45
Arrive Bennington
Sun, May 3, 12:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Underhill
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Brandon
VT

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

From Underhill
68 mi
01h 27m
To Bennington
62.1 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 15

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 15

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Browns Trace

    5.3 mi · 11 min · Browns Trace

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Governor Peck Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Governor Peck Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Governor Peck Highway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Governor Peck Highway

  5. 5

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

    73 m · 9 sec · River Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    66 m · 9 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1575 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction

    1413 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Saint George Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Saint George Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 2A

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 116

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Vermont Route 116

  13. 13

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Street

    2582 ft · 1 min · East Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    821 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 54 sec · West Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 56 sec · Stony Hill Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South 116 Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South 116 Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · South 116 Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Case Street

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2795 ft · 52 sec · Ossie Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  24. 24

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Conant Square

    1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square

  26. 26

    Continue on Center Street

    1198 ft · 45 sec · Center Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Franklin Street

    14.1 mi · 23 min · Franklin Street

  28. 28

    Continue on North Main Street

    54.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass

    953 ft · 15 sec · Bennington Bypass

  30. 30

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

    1.5 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7

  31. 31

    Continue on North Street

    1791 ft · 48 sec · North Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Main Street

    754 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
54.6 mi · 42%
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 11%
Franklin Street
14.1 mi · 11%
Ethan Allen Highway
10.9 mi · 8%
Case Street
6.05 mi · 5%
West Main Street
5.67 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Continue on North Main Street

54.6 mi · 01h 22m

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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
114.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandon
01h 27m from Underhill
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Underhill and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Bennington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Brandon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Underhill and 62.1 miles from Bennington.

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

The direct path is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.11 one way or $36.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around Underhill and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Bennington.

Stop Ideas Near Brandon

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

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

RAIL

Castleton station

22 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Rutland station

23 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

25 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

27 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Underhill and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 114.54 mi (184.33 km).

Underhill

#1 Underhill

Town in Vermont

Population3,076
Coordinates44.5258800, -72.9451300
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Bennington

#2 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

Population14,897
Coordinates42.8781300, -73.1967700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 15 (-72.945142, 44.525881)
End: Main Street (-73.196743, 42.878279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.38 L · about $18.11
Round trip
$36.22
9.18 gal · 34.76 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $18.11 $36.22
Mid-grade $4.46 $20.46 $40.92
Premium $4.86 $22.30 $44.60
Diesel $6.00 $27.53 $55.05

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Underhill and Bennington. The current time is 09:45:41.

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.