How far is Brattleboro, VT from Orwell, VT?

The driving distance from Brattleboro, VT to Orwell, VT is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
104.19 mi
02h 30m
Flight
75.63 mi
121.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.63 mi
Kilometers
121.71 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.19 mi
Kilometers
167.67 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orwell
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM EDT
Return by in Brattleboro
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brattleboro
2026-04-23T01:49
Arrive Orwell
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 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
Ludlow
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From Brattleboro
52.1 mi
01h 15m
To Orwell
52.1 mi
01h 15m

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
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 4

    16.9 mi · 20 min · U.S. Route 4

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 22A: Fair Haven, Vergennes

    1448 ft · 41 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 22A North

    14.3 mi · 21 min · Vermont Route 22A North

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1934 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Orwell Road

    19 m · 2 sec · North Orwell Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Orwell Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 103 North
29.2 mi · 28%
Western Avenue
26.1 mi · 25%
U.S. Route 4
16.9 mi · 16%
Vermont Route 22A North
14.3 mi · 14%
Rockingham Road
7.33 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 103 South
2.47 mi · 2%
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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
75.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ludlow
01h 15m from Brattleboro
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brattleboro and Mostly Sunny near Orwell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Brattleboro and 52.1 miles from Orwell.

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

The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.52 one way or $29.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ludlow

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

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

BUS

Okemo, Vermont

1 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Claremont

26 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Windsor station

27 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Rutland station

33 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brattleboro and Orwell. Straight-line distance: 75.63 mi (121.71 km).

Brattleboro

#1 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Orwell

Town in Vermont, United States

Population1,212
Coordinates43.8039500, -73.2978900
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Start: Brattleboro (-72.55787, 42.85092)
End: Orwell (-73.29789, 43.80395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.92 L · about $14.52
Round trip
$29.04
7.36 gal · 27.84 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.52 $29.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.40 $32.80
Premium $4.86 $17.88 $35.75
Diesel $6.00 $22.07 $44.14

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 Orwell. The current time is 01:49:43.

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.