Origin
Bennington, VT
Morning in Bennington on Friday
Local time
7:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bennington, VT to Whitingham, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
28.9 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bennington, VT
Andrea Davis
Whitingham, VT
Marta Wave
Trip Overview
Bennington to Whitingham is 28.9 miles and takes about 46 minutes via Vermont Route 9, Vermont Route 100, and Vermont Route 8, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a quick hop primarily on highways, making it an efficient way to travel between these two towns. Plan for a straightforward drive that won't consume a significant portion of your day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 9 | 11.4 mi | 17m |
| Vermont Route 100 | 9.3 mi | 15m |
| Vermont Route 8 | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Woodford Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 9
— 11.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington, VT and Whitingham, VT.
1
Start on VT 9
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on VT 9
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodford Road
3
Continue on VT 9
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Vermont Route 9
4
Turn right onto VT 8
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Vermont Route 8
5
At end of road, turn left onto VT 100
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 100
6
Continue on VT 100
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on VT 100
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Vermont Route 100
8
Arrive at destination
VT 100
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 9 / Main Street
Depart onto VT 9 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
13.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
VT 8 / Vermont Route 8
Turn right onto VT 8 / Vermont Route 8
Navigation decision point
4
19 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
At end of road, turn left onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.81 one way
$9.63 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| premium | $5.07 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Whitingham, VT
Morning in Whitingham on Friday
Local time
7:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 89% of the drive on higher-speed roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 11.4 miles on Vermont Route 9 before transitioning to other state routes. Expect to encounter a pattern of more frequent exits and merges during the highway portion of your drive.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 mi on Vermont Route 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 9 and Vermont Route 100. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VT 9 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bennington, VT to Whitingham, VT is easy. At 46m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 9 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (VT 8 / Vermont Route 8): Navigation decision point; at 19 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,442 ft
678 ft
Total Climb
2,230 ft
Total Descent
1,323 ft
Highest Point
2,442 ft
~16.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,764 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Bennington, VT
Full guide →Founded 1749
Bennington is a town in Southwestern Vermont. Boasting five covered bridges it is a classic Vermont country town, and is also home to Bennington College. This article also encompasses the neighboring town of North Bennington.
Top landmarks
- • Old Bennington — village in Vermont
- • Bennington Battle Monument — monument in Bennington, Vermont, United States
- • Bennington Museum — museum in Bennington, Vermont, USA
Arriving in Whitingham, VT
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Whitingham Village Historic District — historic district in Whitingham, Vermont
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.4 miles on Vermont Route 9. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 9 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (VT 8 / Vermont Route 8): Navigation decision point; at 19 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Whitingham, VT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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