How far is Washington, VT from Bennington, VT?
The driving distance from Washington, VT to Bennington, VT is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Bennington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Bennington.
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Start on Vermont Route 110
1.2 km · 2 min · Vermont Route 110
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Turn left onto Lowery Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Lowery Road
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Continue on Lambert Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Lambert Road
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Turn right onto McCarthy Road
1.4 km · 2 min · McCarthy Road
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Continue on Robar Road
2707 ft · 1 min · Robar Road
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Continue on Graniteville Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · Graniteville Road
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Continue on Meadow Street
1548 ft · 48 sec · Meadow Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 14
118 m · 9 sec · Vermont Route 14
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Turn right onto Brook Street
942 ft · 19 sec · Brook Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 64
3.8 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 64
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Turn left onto I 89 South: Randolph, White River Junction
2322 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
20.2 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
1570 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 107
1.7 mi · 3 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 Washington and Bennington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Washington and Mostly Sunny near Bennington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington to Bennington?
The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Mendon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from Washington and 55.7 miles from Bennington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.21 one way or $32.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Washington and Mostly Sunny near Bennington.
Stop Ideas Near Mendon
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 Mendon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 93.06 mi (149.76 km).
#1 Washington
Town in Orange County, Vermont
| Population | 1,014 |
| Coordinates | 44.1056200, -72.4326000 |
| Altitude | 390 |
| 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: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $16.21 | $32.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $18.32 | $36.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $19.97 | $39.93 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $24.65 | $49.30 |
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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