How far is Brattleboro, VT from Cambridge, VT?

The driving distance from Brattleboro, VT to Cambridge, VT is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125 miles (201.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.49 mi
03h 19m
Flight
124.96 mi
201.1 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.96 mi
Kilometers
201.1 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.49 mi
Kilometers
256.68 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Sat, Apr 18, 11:15 AM EDT
Return by in Brattleboro
Sat, Apr 18, 2:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brattleboro
2026-04-18T07:55
Arrive Cambridge
Sat, Apr 18, 11:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brattleboro
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Royalton
VT

Town in Vermont

From Brattleboro
79.7 mi
01h 39m
To Cambridge
79.8 mi
01h 39m

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
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    77.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Richmond, Williston

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    57 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto River Road

    73 m · 7 sec · River Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Governor Peck Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Governor Peck Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Governor Peck Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Governor Peck Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Browns Trace

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Browns Trace

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Browns Trace

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Browns Trace

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 15

    11.3 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 15

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 15

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
77.9 mi · 49%
Western Avenue
61.8 mi · 39%
Vermont Route 15
11.3 mi · 7%
Browns Trace
5.26 mi · 3%
Governor Peck Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Governor Peck Highway
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

77.6 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
125 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royalton
01h 39m from Brattleboro
Leave By
10:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Brattleboro and Mostly Sunny near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km) and usually takes 03h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Brattleboro and 79.8 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 125 miles (201.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.21 one way or $44.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Royalton

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

15 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

White River Junction

26 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Windsor station

39 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Rutland station

42 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brattleboro and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 124.96 mi (201.1 km).

Brattleboro

#1 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Cambridge

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont

Population3,817
Coordinates44.6447700, -72.8762400
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Brattleboro (-72.55787, 42.85092)
End: Cambridge (-72.87624, 44.64477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.63 gal
21.3 L · about $22.21
Round trip
$44.42
11.26 gal · 42.6 L
Estimated CO2
50 kg one way
Round trip: 100.1 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $22.21 $44.42
Mid-grade $4.46 $25.09 $50.19
Premium $4.86 $27.35 $54.70
Diesel $6.00 $33.76 $67.53

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 Cambridge. The current time is 07:55:02.

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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.