How far is Williston, VT from Bennington, VT?
The driving distance from Williston, VT to Bennington, VT is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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 46m.
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.
Town in Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williston and Bennington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williston and Bennington.
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Start on North Williston Road
6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road
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Continue on Williston Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Williston Road
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Turn sharp left onto Saint George Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Saint George Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 2A
2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 21 min · Vermont Route 116
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Continue on North 116 Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road
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Continue on Rockydale Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road
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Continue on East Street
2582 ft · 1 min · East Street
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Continue on Main Street
821 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Street
3175 ft · 54 sec · West Street
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Continue on Stony Hill Road
2863 ft · 56 sec · Stony Hill Road
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Turn left onto South 116 Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road
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Continue on South 116 Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · South 116 Road
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Continue on Case Street
6.1 mi · 9 min · Case Street
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Turn right onto Ossie Road
2795 ft · 52 sec · Ossie Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7 South
1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
10.9 mi · 17 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on Conant Square
1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square
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Continue on Center Street
1198 ft · 45 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Franklin Street
14.1 mi · 23 min · Franklin Street
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Continue on North Main Street
54.6 mi · 1 hr 22 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 Williston 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
Continue on North Main Street
54.6 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Williston 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 Williston to Bennington?
The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Pittsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.2 miles from Williston and 57 miles from Bennington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.61 one way or $33.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny around Williston and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bennington.
Stop Ideas Near Pittsford
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 Pittsford.
Rutland station
Castleton station
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Ticonderoga station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 107.94 mi (173.71 km).
#1 Williston
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 10,263 |
| Coordinates | 44.4375500, -73.0681800 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| 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: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $16.61 | $33.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $18.76 | $37.53 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.45 | $40.90 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $25.25 | $50.49 |
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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