How far is Brattleboro, VT from Richmond, VT?

The driving distance from Brattleboro, VT to Richmond, VT is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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
142.33 mi
02h 49m
Flight
109.58 mi
176.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.58 mi
Kilometers
176.35 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.33 mi
Kilometers
229.06 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 AM EDT
Return by in Brattleboro
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brattleboro
2026-04-23T00:07
Arrive Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 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
Jericho
VT

Town in Vermont, USA

From Brattleboro
71.1 mi
01h 24m
To Richmond
71.2 mi
01h 24m

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
52°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
77.9 mi · 55%
Western Avenue
61.8 mi · 43%
West Main Street
1.74 mi · 1%
US 2
0.36 mi
Green Street
0.28 mi
Elliot Street
0.12 mi
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 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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
109.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jericho
01h 24m from Brattleboro
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brattleboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Jericho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Brattleboro and 71.2 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.80 one way or $39.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jericho

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

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

RAIL

White River Junction

7 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Windsor station

25 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Randolph station

34 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Claremont

37 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brattleboro and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 109.58 mi (176.35 km).

Brattleboro

#1 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Richmond

Place in Vermont, United States of America

Population4,100
Coordinates44.4053300, -72.9929000
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Brattleboro (-72.55787, 42.85092)
End: Richmond (-72.9929, 44.40533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
19.01 L · about $19.80
Round trip
$39.61
10.04 gal · 38.02 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.80 $39.61
Mid-grade $4.46 $22.37 $44.75
Premium $4.86 $24.39 $48.77
Diesel $6.00 $30.10 $60.21

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 Richmond. The current time is 00:07:19.

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.