How far is Vernon, VT from Bennington, VT?

The driving distance from Vernon, VT to Bennington, VT is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
47.42 mi
01h 09m
Flight
35.55 mi
57.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.55 mi
Kilometers
57.21 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.42 mi
Kilometers
76.32 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM EDT
Return by in Vernon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vernon
2026-04-22T23:31
Arrive Bennington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vernon
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
Wilmington
VT

Town in Vermont, USA

From Vernon
23.4 mi
00h 34m
To Bennington
24 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Vernon and Bennington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    49 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fort Bridgman Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Fort Bridgman Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Vernon Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Vernon Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Cotton Mill Hill

    2143 ft · 1 min · Cotton Mill Hill

  6. 6

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

    133 m · 12 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Fairground Road

    2961 ft · 1 min · Fairground Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    133 m · 18 sec · Canal Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Fairview Street

    2578 ft · 1 min · Fairview Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Guilford Street

    2218 ft · 1 min · Guilford Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Western Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Marlboro Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Marlboro Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 9

    11.7 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 9

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Vermont Route 9 West

    17.5 mi · 27 min · Vermont Route 9 West

  17. 17

    Continue on Woodford Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Woodford Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vernon 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 9 West
17.5 mi · 37%
Vermont Route 9
11.7 mi · 25%
Fort Bridgman Road
4.8 mi · 10%
Marlboro Road
4.18 mi · 9%
Main Street
1.5 mi · 3%
Western Avenue
1.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 9 West

Continue on Vermont Route 9 West

17.5 mi · 00h 27m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilmington
00h 34m from Vernon
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Vernon 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 Vernon to Bennington?

The road trip is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Wilmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Vernon and 24 miles from Bennington.

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

The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wilmington

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

38 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

46 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

56 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vernon and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 35.55 mi (57.21 km).

Vernon

#1 Vernon

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population2,190
Coordinates42.7620300, -72.5134200
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Bennington

#2 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

Population14,897
Coordinates42.8781300, -73.1967700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.513356, 42.762121)
End: Main Street (-73.196743, 42.878279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.33 L · about $6.59
Round trip
$13.18
3.34 gal · 12.66 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.59 $13.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.44 $14.89
Premium $4.86 $8.11 $16.23
Diesel $6.00 $10.01 $20.03

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 Vernon and Bennington. The current time is 23:31:38.

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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.