How far is Brattleboro, VT from Ludlow, VT?

The driving distance from Brattleboro, VT to Ludlow, VT is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
50.08 mi
01h 12m
Flight
38.34 mi
61.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.34 mi
Kilometers
61.7 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.08 mi
Kilometers
80.6 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ludlow
Sat, Apr 11, 4:42 AM EDT
Return by in Brattleboro
Sat, Apr 11, 5:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brattleboro
2026-04-11T03:29
Arrive Ludlow
Sat, Apr 11, 4:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Bellows Falls
VT

Village in Rockingham, Vermont

From Brattleboro
25 mi
00h 36m
To Ludlow
25 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    942 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto High Street

    2292 ft · 1 min · High Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Western Avenue

    3208 ft · 2 min · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2782 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

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

    2553 ft · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Rockingham Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Rockingham Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 South

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 103 South

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    1967 ft · 59 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    755 ft · 26 sec · Maple Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Depot Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Depot Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Street

    2920 ft · 1 min · North Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 North

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 103 North

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Avenue
26.1 mi · 52%
Vermont Route 103 North
10.5 mi · 21%
Rockingham Road
7.33 mi · 15%
Vermont Route 103 South
2.47 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.05 mi · 2%
Depot Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Western Avenue

Merge slight left

24.9 mi · 00h 29m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
38.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellows Falls
00h 36m from Brattleboro
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Brattleboro and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ludlow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Bellows Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Brattleboro and 25 miles from Ludlow.

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

The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Brattleboro and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ludlow.

Stop Ideas Near Bellows Falls

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

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

RAIL

Bellows Falls station

54 Depot St
RAIL

Claremont

27 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

37 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brattleboro and Ludlow. Straight-line distance: 38.34 mi (61.7 km).

Brattleboro

#1 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Ludlow

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population1,856
Coordinates43.3959100, -72.7006500
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: Brattleboro (-72.55787, 42.85092)
End: Ludlow (-72.70065, 43.39591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.69 L · about $6.98
Round trip
$13.97
3.54 gal · 13.38 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.98 $13.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.89 $15.78
Premium $4.86 $8.60 $17.20
Diesel $6.00 $10.61 $21.23

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Brattleboro and Ludlow. The current time is 03:29:50.

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.