How far is Whitingham, VT from Bennington, VT?
The driving distance from Whitingham, VT to Bennington, VT is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Town in Bennington County, Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitingham and Bennington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitingham and Bennington.
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Start on Vermont Route 100
4.9 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 100
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Continue on Main Street
3245 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 100
4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 100
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 8
5.2 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 8
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 9 West
11.4 mi · 17 min · Vermont Route 9 West
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Continue on Woodford Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Woodford Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · 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 Whitingham 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.
Vermont Route 9 West
At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 9 West
11.4 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Whitingham 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 Whitingham to Bennington?
The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Searsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Whitingham and 14.5 miles from Bennington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.02 one way or $8.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Whitingham and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bennington.
Stop Ideas Near Searsburg
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 Searsburg.
Union Station
John W. Olver Transit Center
Bellows Falls station
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitingham and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 16.94 mi (27.27 km).
#1 Whitingham
Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,271 |
| Coordinates | 42.7892500, -72.8851000 |
| Altitude | 482 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.02 | $8.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.55 | $9.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.96 | $9.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
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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