How far is Bethel, VT from Brattleboro, VT?

The driving distance from Bethel, VT to Brattleboro, VT is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68 miles (109.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
87.45 mi
01h 26m
Flight
67.99 mi
109.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.99 mi
Kilometers
109.42 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.45 mi
Kilometers
140.74 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brattleboro
Thu, Apr 30, 11:03 AM EDT
Return by in Bethel
Thu, Apr 30, 12:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethel
2026-04-30T09:37
Arrive Brattleboro
Thu, Apr 30, 11:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethel
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Perkinsville
VT

City in Weathersfield, Vermont, United States of America

From Bethel
43.7 mi
00h 43m
To Brattleboro
43.8 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
45°F
Thursday

Rain then Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cushing Drive

    59 m · 14 sec · Cushing Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 89 South

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro

    860 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    60.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  9. 9

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

    2705 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on High Street

    2292 ft · 1 min · High Street

  12. 12

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

    942 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

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

    16 m · 2 sec · Canal Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
60.6 mi · 69%
I 89 South
21.6 mi · 25%
Vermont Route 107
1.73 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.29 mi · 1%
Western Avenue
0.69 mi · 1%
VT 9 West
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

60.4 mi · 01h 10m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
68 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perkinsville
00h 43m from Bethel
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Bethel and Rain then Rain Showers near Brattleboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Perkinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Bethel and 43.8 miles from Brattleboro.

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

The direct path is about 68 miles (109.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.19 one way or $24.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Bethel and Rain then Rain Showers near Brattleboro.

Stop Ideas Near Perkinsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Perkinsville, 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 Perkinsville.

RAIL

Claremont

11 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

16 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Windsor station

16 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

27 mi away
54 Depot St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Brattleboro. Straight-line distance: 67.99 mi (109.42 km).

Bethel

#1 Bethel

Census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population1,939
Coordinates43.8334000, -72.6339900
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Brattleboro

#2 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population11,257
Coordinates42.8509200, -72.5578700
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Cushing Drive (-72.633984, 43.833393)
End: (-72.557897, 42.850732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.68 L · about $12.19
Round trip
$24.38
6.18 gal · 23.36 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.19 $24.38
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.77 $27.54
Premium $4.86 $15.01 $30.02
Diesel $6.00 $18.53 $37.06

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethel and Brattleboro. The current time is 09:37:03.

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.