Origin
Wilmington, VT
Late night in Wilmington on Saturday
Local time
5:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilmington, VT to Bennington, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 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.
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.
Drive Character
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.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vermont Route 9 West is the longest continuous segment at about 17.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
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 Saturday
Local time
5:18 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Wilmington, VT to Bennington, VT covers 20.6 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vermont Route 9 West, Main Street, Woodford Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 miles from Wilmington, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Wilmington, VT to Bennington, VT is easy. At 34m with 85% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
The route from Wilmington, VT to Bennington, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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