Drive or Fly: Bennington, VT to Colchester, VT?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for ALB–BTV. At 129 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
3h 23m
Distance
129.2 mi
Total Cost
$64
CO2
52 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 12m
14m in the air
Air Distance
115 mi
Total Cost
$125
CO2
29 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between ALB and BTV. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 3h 23m | 3h 12m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $64 | $125 |
| Carbon footprint | 52 kg CO2 | 29 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 19, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via US 7, VT 116, VT 17; VT 116
via Vermont Route 22A North, NY 67; NY 22, US 7
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Bennington, VT to Colchester, VT with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.