How far is Brattleboro, VT from Bethel, VT?

The driving distance from Brattleboro, VT to Bethel, VT is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68 miles (109.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
87.8 mi
01h 48m
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
87.8 mi
Kilometers
141.3 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel
Wed, Apr 15, 6:16 PM EDT
Return by in Brattleboro
Wed, Apr 15, 8:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brattleboro
2026-04-15T16:28
Arrive Bethel
Wed, Apr 15, 6:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brattleboro
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
Perkinsville
VT

City in Weathersfield, Vermont, United States of America

From Brattleboro
43.9 mi
00h 54m
To Bethel
43.9 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
66°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Canal Street

    16 m · 4 sec · Canal Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    154 m · 24 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Elliot Street

    642 ft · 20 sec · Elliot Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Church Street

    109 m · 16 sec · Church Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Green Street

    1459 ft · 1 min · Green Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Western Avenue

    3208 ft · 2 min · Western Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    2782 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton

    1636 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 107

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 107

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cushing Drive

    59 m · 9 sec · Cushing Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cushing Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Avenue
61.8 mi · 70%
I 89 North
21.9 mi · 25%
Vermont Route 107
1.94 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.29 mi · 1%
VT 107
0.31 mi
Green Street
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Western Avenue

Merge slight left

60.6 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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
68 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perkinsville
00h 54m from Brattleboro
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Brattleboro and Rain Showers Likely near Bethel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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 43.9 miles from Brattleboro and 43.9 miles from Bethel.

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 19.8 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.23 one way or $24.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Brattleboro and Rain Showers Likely near Bethel.

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 Brattleboro and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 67.99 mi (109.42 km).

Brattleboro

#1 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population11,257
Coordinates42.8509200, -72.5578700
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Bethel

#2 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
Start: Brattleboro (-72.55787, 42.85092)
End: Bethel (-72.63399, 43.8334)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.73 L · about $12.23
Round trip
$24.46
6.2 gal · 23.46 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.23 $24.46
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.82 $27.63
Premium $4.86 $15.06 $30.12
Diesel $6.00 $18.59 $37.18

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Brattleboro and Bethel. The current time is 16:28:15.

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.