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Drive or Fly: Bennington, VT to Sheldon, VT?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for ALB–BTV. At 160 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 3m

Distance

160.2 mi

Total Cost

$69

CO2

65 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$34
Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0
Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35
+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines
+ Comfortable one-day drive
+ Stop anywhere along the route
+ Have your own car at the destination
+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying
− Wear and tear on vehicle
− Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 50m

17m in the air

Air Distance

139 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

35 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bennington, VT → ALB 48m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 17m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
BTV → Sheldon, VT 45m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Bennington, VT ALB — Albany International Airport 32 mi, ~48m drive
Sheldon, VT BTV — Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport 30 mi, ~45m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ALB and BTV. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route
− Luggage fees and restrictions
− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 4h 3m 3h 50m
Total cost (1 person) $69 $126
Carbon footprint 65 kg CO2 35 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent Data unavailable
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Jun 3, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
160.2 mi 4h 3m

via US 7, I 89, VT 105

Alternative (+10 min)
164.2 mi 4h 13m

via Vermont Route 22A North, NY 67; NY 22, I 89

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Bennington, VT to Sheldon, VT with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.