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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Lake Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Lake Road
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 22A
7.3 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 22A
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Continue on Washington Street
825 ft · 18 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto US 4 East: Castleton, Rutland
1106 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4
16.9 mi · 20 min · U.S. Route 4
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 103
18.8 mi · 29 min · Vermont Route 103
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Continue on Pond Street
1 km · 2 min · Pond Street
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 103 South
10.5 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 103 South
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Continue on North Street
2920 ft · 1 min · North Street
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Continue on Depot Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Depot Street
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Continue on Maple Street
755 ft · 32 sec · Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1967 ft · 56 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 103 South
2.5 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 103 South
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Continue on Rockingham Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Rockingham Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
2103 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
25.8 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
2705 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Western Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on High Street
2292 ft · 1 min · High Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
942 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Canal Street
16 m · 2 sec · Canal Street
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Turn right
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benson and Brattleboro.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Okemo, Vermont
Claremont
Windsor station
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benson and Brattleboro. Straight-line distance: 70.25 mi (113.05 km).
#1 Benson
Town in Vermont
| Population | 991 |
| Coordinates | 43.7070100, -73.3112300 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brattleboro
Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 11,257 |
| Coordinates | 42.8509200, -72.5578700 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-72.557897, 42.850732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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