How far is Benson, VT from Brattleboro, VT?

The driving distance from Benson, VT to Brattleboro, VT is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
97.6 mi
01h 54m
Flight
70.25 mi
113.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.25 mi
Kilometers
113.05 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.6 mi
Kilometers
157.07 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brattleboro
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Return by in Benson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benson
2026-04-23T02:08
Arrive Brattleboro
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Benson
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ludlow
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From Benson
48.8 mi
00h 57m
To Brattleboro
48.8 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Benson and Brattleboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Benson and Brattleboro.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lake Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Lake Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 22A

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 22A

  4. 4

    Continue on Washington Street

    825 ft · 18 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US 4 East: Castleton, Rutland

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4

    16.9 mi · 20 min · U.S. Route 4

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 103

    18.8 mi · 29 min · Vermont Route 103

  9. 9

    Continue on Pond Street

    1 km · 2 min · Pond Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 South

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 103 South

  12. 12

    Continue on North Street

    2920 ft · 1 min · North Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Depot Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Depot Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Maple Street

    755 ft · 32 sec · Maple Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1967 ft · 56 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 South

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 103 South

  17. 17

    Continue on Rockingham Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Rockingham Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: Brattleboro

    2103 ft · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    25.8 mi · 30 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington

    2705 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on High Street

    2292 ft · 1 min · High Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    942 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Canal Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Canal Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Benson and Brattleboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
26.2 mi · 27%
Vermont Route 103
18.8 mi · 19%
U.S. Route 4
16.9 mi · 17%
Vermont Route 103 South
12.9 mi · 13%
Vermont Route 22A
7.27 mi · 7%
Rockingham Road
6.27 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

25.8 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ludlow
00h 57m from Benson
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Benson and Mostly Sunny near Brattleboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Benson to Brattleboro?

The road trip is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km) and usually takes 01h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Benson and 48.8 miles from Brattleboro.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.57 one way or $27.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Benson and Mostly Sunny near Brattleboro.

Stop Ideas Near Ludlow

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ludlow, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ludlow.

BUS

Okemo, Vermont

1 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Claremont

26 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Windsor station

27 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Rutland station

33 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benson and Brattleboro. Straight-line distance: 70.25 mi (113.05 km).

Benson

#1 Benson

Town in Vermont

Population991
Coordinates43.7070100, -73.3112300
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Brattleboro

#2 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population11,257
Coordinates42.8509200, -72.5578700
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Road (-73.311242, 43.706659)
End: (-72.557897, 42.850732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.04 L · about $13.57
Round trip
$27.14
6.88 gal · 26.08 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.57 $27.14
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.33 $30.66
Premium $4.86 $16.71 $33.42
Diesel $6.00 $20.63 $41.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Benson and Brattleboro. The current time is 02:08:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.