How far is Brattleboro, VT from Bristol, VT?

The driving distance from Brattleboro, VT to Bristol, VT is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.79 mi
02h 57m
Flight
92.38 mi
148.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.38 mi
Kilometers
148.67 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.79 mi
Kilometers
186.34 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 10:47 AM EDT
Return by in Brattleboro
Sat, Apr 18, 1:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brattleboro
2026-04-18T07:49
Arrive Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 10:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 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
Mount Holly
VT

Town in Vermont

From Brattleboro
57.8 mi
01h 28m
To Bristol
57.9 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SE
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Rockingham, Rutland

    2553 ft · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Rockingham Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Rockingham Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 South

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 103 South

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1967 ft · 59 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    755 ft · 26 sec · Maple Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Depot Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Depot Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Street

    2920 ft · 1 min · North Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 North

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 103 North

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Pond Street

    1 km · 2 min · Pond Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 North

    18.7 mi · 29 min · Vermont Route 103 North

  21. 21

    Turn right

    33 mi · 54 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2701 ft · 46 sec · Ossie Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Church Street

    111 m · 7 sec · Church Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Case Street

    6 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  25. 25

    Continue on South 116 Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · South 116 Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 49 sec · Stony Hill Road

  27. 27

    Continue on West Street

    3075 ft · 52 sec · West Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 103 North
29.2 mi · 25%
Western Avenue
26.1 mi · 23%
Rockingham Road
7.33 mi · 6%
Case Street
6 mi · 5%
South 116 Road
5.48 mi · 5%
Vermont Route 103 South
2.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

33 mi · 00h 54m

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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
92.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Holly
01h 28m from Brattleboro
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Brattleboro and Partly Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Mount Holly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Brattleboro and 57.9 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.14 one way or $32.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Brattleboro and Partly Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Holly

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

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

BUS

Okemo, Vermont

11 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Rutland station

21 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Castleton station

33 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Windsor station

36 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brattleboro and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 92.38 mi (148.67 km).

Brattleboro

#1 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Bristol

Town in the United States

Population3,838
Coordinates44.1333900, -73.0790100
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Brattleboro (-72.55787, 42.85092)
End: Bristol (-73.07901, 44.13339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.47 L · about $16.14
Round trip
$32.27
8.18 gal · 30.94 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.14 $32.27
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.23 $36.46
Premium $4.86 $19.87 $39.74
Diesel $6.00 $24.53 $49.06

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brattleboro and Bristol. The current time is 07:49:33.

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.