How far is White River Junction, VT from Bennington, VT?

The driving distance from White River Junction, VT to Bennington, VT is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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
98.33 mi
02h 19m
Flight
69.18 mi
111.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.18 mi
Kilometers
111.33 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.33 mi
Kilometers
158.25 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennington
Thu, Apr 23, 11:16 AM EDT
Return by in White River Junction
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White River Junction
2026-04-23T08:57
Arrive Bennington
Thu, Apr 23, 11:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in White River Junction
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
Chester
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From White River Junction
49.2 mi
01h 09m
To Bennington
49.2 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between White River Junction and Bennington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White River Junction and Bennington.

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    12 m · 4 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street

    21 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1257 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1633 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    35.1 mi · 41 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls

    1174 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

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

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Rockingham Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 South

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 103 South

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 11 West

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 11 West

  12. 12

    Continue on Simonsville Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Simonsville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 11

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 11

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    2077 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Vermont Route 11

    11.5 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 11

  16. 16

    Continue on Depot Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Depot Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Depot Street

    2654 ft · 56 sec · Depot Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 7 South: Bennington

    1442 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7

    21.6 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 7

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass

    953 ft · 15 sec · Bennington Bypass

  21. 21

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

    1.5 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7

  22. 22

    Continue on North Street

    1791 ft · 48 sec · North Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    754 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between White River Junction and Bennington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
37.1 mi · 38%
U.S. Route 7
22.5 mi · 23%
Vermont Route 11
17.1 mi · 17%
Rockingham Road
6.47 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 11 West
4.37 mi · 4%
Simonsville Road
3.68 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

35.1 mi · 00h 41m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
69.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
01h 09m from White River Junction
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving White River Junction 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 White River Junction to Bennington?

The road trip is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from White River Junction and 49.2 miles from Bennington.

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

The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.69 one way or $27.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around White River Junction and Mostly Sunny near Bennington.

Stop Ideas Near Chester

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

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

BUS

Okemo, Vermont

18 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

19 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Claremont

21 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Windsor station

30 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White River Junction and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 69.18 mi (111.33 km).

White River Junction

#1 White River Junction

Unincorporated village and census-designated place in the town of Hartford, Windsor County, Vermont

Population2,286
Coordinates43.6489600, -72.3192600
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Bennington

#2 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

Population14,897
Coordinates42.8781300, -73.1967700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: White River Junction (-72.31926, 43.64896)
End: Bennington (-73.19677, 42.87813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.13 L · about $13.69
Round trip
$27.38
6.94 gal · 26.26 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.69 $27.38
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.47 $30.93
Premium $4.86 $16.86 $33.71
Diesel $6.00 $20.81 $41.62

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 White River Junction and Bennington. The current time is 08:57:31.

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.