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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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 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
34 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Canal Street
16 m · 4 sec · Canal Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
154 m · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Elliot Street
642 ft · 20 sec · Elliot Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
109 m · 16 sec · Church Street
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Turn slight left onto Green Street
1459 ft · 1 min · Green Street
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Continue on Western Avenue
3208 ft · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
2782 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
24.9 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Rockingham, Rutland
2553 ft · 60 sec
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Turn left onto Rockingham Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · Rockingham Road
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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 South Main Street
1967 ft · 59 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
755 ft · 26 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Depot Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Depot Street
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Continue on North Street
2920 ft · 1 min · North Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 103 North
10.5 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 103 North
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Pond Street
1 km · 2 min · Pond Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 103 North
18.7 mi · 29 min · Vermont Route 103 North
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Turn right
33 mi · 54 min
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Turn right onto Ossie Road
2701 ft · 46 sec · Ossie Road
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Turn left onto Church Street
111 m · 7 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Case Street
6 mi · 9 min · Case Street
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Continue on South 116 Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · South 116 Road
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Turn right onto Stony Hill Road
2863 ft · 49 sec · Stony Hill Road
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Continue on West Street
3075 ft · 52 sec · West Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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33 mi · 00h 54m
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Holly.
Okemo, Vermont
Rutland station
Castleton station
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brattleboro and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 92.38 mi (148.67 km).
#1 Brattleboro
Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 11,257 |
| Coordinates | 42.8509200, -72.5578700 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
Town in the United States
| Population | 3,838 |
| Coordinates | 44.1333900, -73.0790100 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bristol (-73.07901, 44.13339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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