How far is Westminster, VT from Bennington, VT?

The driving distance from Westminster, VT to Bennington, VT is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.35 mi
01h 31m
Flight
39.55 mi
63.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.55 mi
Kilometers
63.65 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.35 mi
Kilometers
92.29 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennington
Wed, Apr 22, 8:43 PM EDT
Return by in Westminster
Wed, Apr 22, 10:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westminster
2026-04-22T19:11
Arrive Bennington
Wed, Apr 22, 8:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westminster
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
Marlboro
VT

Town in Vermont

From Westminster
28.6 mi
00h 45m
To Bennington
28.7 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 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 Westminster and Bennington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on School Street

    22 m · 3 sec · School Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto U.S. Route 5

    8.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 5

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway

    621 ft · 16 sec · Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    578 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington

    2592 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto VT 9 West

    51 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Western Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Marlboro Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Marlboro Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 9

    11.7 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 9

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 9 West

    17.5 mi · 27 min · Vermont Route 9 West

  14. 14

    Continue on Woodford Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Woodford Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westminster 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
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 9 West
17.5 mi · 31%
Vermont Route 9
11.7 mi · 20%
Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway
8.87 mi · 15%
U.S. Route 5
8.06 mi · 14%
Marlboro Road
4.18 mi · 7%
Main Street
2.58 mi · 5%
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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlboro
00h 45m from Westminster
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Westminster 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 Westminster to Bennington?

The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Marlboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Westminster and 28.7 miles from Bennington.

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

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marlboro

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

32 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

38 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

57 mi away
13 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 39.55 mi (63.65 km).

Westminster

#1 Westminster

Town in Vermont, USA

Population2,952
Coordinates43.0678600, -72.4587000
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Bennington

#2 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

Population14,897
Coordinates42.8781300, -73.1967700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Westminster (-72.4587, 43.06786)
End: Bennington (-73.19677, 42.87813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.66 L · about $7.97
Round trip
$15.94
4.04 gal · 15.32 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.97 $15.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.00 $18.01
Premium $4.86 $9.81 $19.63
Diesel $6.00 $12.11 $24.23

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Westminster and Bennington. The current time is 19:11:22.

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.