How far is Wolcott, VT from Bennington, VT?
The driving distance from Wolcott, VT to Bennington, VT is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Windsor County, Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wolcott and Bennington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wolcott and Bennington.
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Start on School Street
33 m · 9 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 15
5.4 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 15
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Continue on Wolcott Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Wolcott Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
2689 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 14 South
18.9 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 14 South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Route 2
4.5 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on East Montpelier Road
2322 ft · 48 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street
61 m · 2 sec · River Street
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Exit the roundabout onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Continue on Barre-Montpelier Road
1135 ft · 27 sec · Barre-Montpelier Road
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Turn right onto Berlin State Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Berlin State Highway
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Turn straight onto Vermont Route 62
1.4 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 62
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Keep slight left to continue on I 89 South: White River Junction
2260 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
28.1 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
1570 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 107
1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight left onto River Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 107
6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107
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Continue on Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4
9.3 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4
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Continue on Woodstock Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
53.1 mi · 1 hr 20 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 Wolcott and Bennington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Main Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
53.1 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wolcott 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 Wolcott to Bennington?
The road trip is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Stockbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Wolcott and 76 miles from Bennington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121 miles (194.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.15 one way or $42.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wolcott and Mostly Sunny near Bennington.
Stop Ideas Near Stockbridge
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 Stockbridge.
Randolph station
Rutland station
White River Junction
Castleton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wolcott and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 121.02 mi (194.77 km).
#1 Wolcott
Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,680 |
| Coordinates | 44.5464400, -72.4584400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| 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: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $21.15 | $42.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $23.89 | $47.78 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $26.04 | $52.08 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $32.14 | $64.29 |
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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