How far is Whitingham, VT from Peru, NY?

The driving distance from Whitingham, VT to Peru, NY is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
183.35 mi
04h 10m
Flight
127.7 mi
205.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.7 mi
Kilometers
205.52 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.35 mi
Kilometers
295.08 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peru
Thu, Oct 15, 5:59 PM EDT
Return by in Whitingham
Thu, Oct 15, 10:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitingham
2026-10-15T13:49
Arrive Peru
Thu, Oct 15, 5:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitingham
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lake George
NY

Town in Warren County, New York, United States

From Whitingham
91.7 mi
02h 05m
To Peru
91.7 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Whitingham and Peru.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitingham and Peru.

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 100

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 100

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    3245 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 100

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 8

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 8

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 9 West

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Vermont Route 9 West

  6. 6

    Continue on Woodford Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Woodford Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    129 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bennington Bypass

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Bennington Bypass

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Bennington Bypass

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bennington Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 67A: Bennington, North Bennington

    1144 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Bennington Road

    2846 ft · 1 min · North Bennington Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rice Lane

    13 m · 1 sec · Rice Lane

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Rice Lane

    666 ft · 20 sec · Rice Lane

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Matteson Road

    2017 ft · 1 min · Matteson Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    1156 ft · 34 sec · Harlan Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto College Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · College Road

  17. 17

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

    1275 ft · 40 sec · Prospect Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Sage Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Sage Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    135 m · 21 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    960 ft · 33 sec · Bank Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Vermont Route 67 West

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 67 West

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    11.9 mi · 18 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    8.6 mi · 14 min · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 29

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 29

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    53 m · 3 sec

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout

    3 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto River Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · River Road

  29. 29

    Turn left

    1143 ft · 19 sec

  30. 30

    Turn sharp right

    1 mi · 2 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight right

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  32. 32

    Continue on Wilton-Gansevoort Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Wilton-Gansevoort Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Fortsville Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Fortsville Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Old West Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Old West Road

  35. 35

    Turn slight right onto Saratoga Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Saratoga Road

  36. 36

    Take the ramp right

    1698 ft · 42 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    103.6 mi · 2 hr · Adirondack Northway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 442: Peru, Valcour

    1782 ft · 50 sec

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Bear Swamp Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Bear Swamp Road

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1062 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitingham and Peru.

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
41 steps
25 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
104 mi · 57%
Vermont Route 67 West
13.7 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 9 West
11.4 mi · 6%
River Road
9.5 mi · 5%
Vermont Route 100
9.25 mi · 5%
East Main Street
8.64 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

104 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.7 mi
127.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake George
02h 05m from Whitingham
Leave By
8:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Whitingham and Mostly Sunny near Peru.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Whitingham to Peru?

The road trip is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km) and usually takes 04h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.7 miles from Whitingham and 91.7 miles from Peru.

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

The direct path is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.53 one way or $57.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Whitingham and Mostly Sunny near Peru.

Stop Ideas Near Lake George

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

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

RAIL

Fort Edward station

20 mi away
70 East St.
RAIL

Whitehall station

29 mi away
Main St. and Saunders St.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

39 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

39 mi away
26 Station Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitingham and Peru. Straight-line distance: 127.7 mi (205.52 km).

Whitingham

#1 Whitingham

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population1,271
Coordinates42.7892500, -72.8851000
Altitude482
CountryUnited States
Peru

#2 Peru

Town in New York, United States

Population6,882
Coordinates44.5783800, -73.5268000
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitingham (-72.8851, 42.78925)
End: Peru (-73.5268, 44.57838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.47 gal
24.49 L · about $28.53
Round trip
$57.07
12.94 gal · 48.98 L
Estimated CO2
57.5 kg one way
Round trip: 115 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $28.53 $57.07
Mid-grade $4.95 $32.03 $64.07
Premium $5.43 $35.16 $70.32
Diesel $6.38 $41.29 $82.58

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitingham and Peru. The current time is 13:49:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.