Origin
Wilmington, VT
Late night in Wilmington on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilmington, VT to Bennington, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilmington, VT
Tim Dusenberry
Bennington, VT
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
Wilmington to Bennington is 20.6 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Vermont Route 9 West, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, direct drive stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for when you're looking for a quick hop between destinations without a lot of fuss. You'll primarily be on well-maintained highways, making for a smooth and efficient journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 9 West | 17.5 mi | 27m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Woodford Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 9 West
— 17.5 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington, VT and Bennington, VT.
1
Start on South Main Street
96 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on VT 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on VT 9
18 mi
·
27 min
·
Vermont Route 9 West
4
Continue on VT 9
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodford Road
5
Continue on VT 9
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
6
Arrive at destination
VT 9
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.32 one way
$6.63 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.94 | $7.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Bennington, VT
Late night in Bennington on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
15 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
34m 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 is largely a highway-focused drive, with 85% of the route utilizing highway conditions. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 17.5 miles on Vermont Route 9 West, which should feel like a steady cruise. The main roads guiding you are Vermont Route 9 West, Main Street, and Woodford Road, suggesting a progression from a more significant highway to potentially more local thoroughfares as you approach your destination. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes getting you there quickly and easily.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.5 mi on Vermont Route 9 West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 9 West and Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wilmington, VT to Bennington, VT is easy. At 34m with 85% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wilmington, VT to Bennington, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.5 miles on Vermont Route 9 West. 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.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wilmington, VT to Bennington, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bennington, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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