How far is Brattleboro, VT from Charlotte, VT?

The driving distance from Brattleboro, VT to Charlotte, VT is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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
161.73 mi
03h 18m
Flight
106.76 mi
171.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.76 mi
Kilometers
171.82 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.73 mi
Kilometers
260.28 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlotte
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM EDT
Return by in Brattleboro
Thu, Apr 23, 7:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brattleboro
2026-04-23T00:43
Arrive Charlotte
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 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
10:22 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

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
Royalton
VT

Town in Vermont

From Brattleboro
80.8 mi
01h 39m
To Charlotte
80.9 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    86.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland

    1416 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Shelburne Road

    6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ferry Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Ferry Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ferry Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
87.1 mi · 54%
Western Avenue
61.8 mi · 38%
Shelburne Road
6.76 mi · 4%
Ethan Allen Highway
3.11 mi · 2%
I 189 West
1.66 mi · 1%
Ferry Road
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

86.9 mi · 01h 40m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.9 mi
106.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royalton
01h 39m from Brattleboro
Leave By
10:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brattleboro and Partly Sunny near Charlotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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 80.8 miles from Brattleboro and 80.9 miles from Charlotte.

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

The direct path is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.9 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 10:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.53 one way or $45.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 106.76 mi (171.82 km).

Brattleboro

#1 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Charlotte

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States of America

Population3,783
Coordinates44.3097700, -73.2609600
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Brattleboro (-72.55787, 42.85092)
End: Charlotte (-73.26096, 44.30977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.6 L · about $22.53
Round trip
$45.05
11.42 gal · 43.2 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $22.53 $45.05
Mid-grade $4.46 $25.45 $50.90
Premium $4.86 $27.74 $55.48
Diesel $6.00 $34.24 $68.49

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brattleboro and Charlotte. The current time is 00:43:00.

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.