How far is Brattleboro, VT from Rochester, VT?

The driving distance from Brattleboro, VT to Rochester, VT is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
105.92 mi
02h 16m
Flight
71.83 mi
115.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.83 mi
Kilometers
115.6 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.92 mi
Kilometers
170.46 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester
Sat, May 30, 7:34 AM EDT
Return by in Brattleboro
Sat, May 30, 9:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brattleboro
2026-05-30T05:18
Arrive Rochester
Sat, May 30, 7:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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
Hartland
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Brattleboro
52.9 mi
01h 08m
To Rochester
52.9 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton

    1636 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 107

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 107

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    1 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 100

  18. 18

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    7 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 100

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bethel Mountain Road

    18 m · 2 sec · Bethel Mountain Road

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Park Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Park Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Avenue
61.8 mi · 58%
I 89 North
21.9 mi · 21%
Vermont Route 107
8.62 mi · 8%
Vermont Route 100
7.97 mi · 8%
River Street
3.39 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Western Avenue

Merge slight left

60.6 mi · 01h 10m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartland
01h 08m from Brattleboro
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Brattleboro and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers near Rochester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Hartland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Brattleboro and 52.9 miles from Rochester.

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

The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.75 one way or $29.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brattleboro and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers near Rochester.

Stop Ideas Near Hartland

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

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

RAIL

Windsor station

7 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

White River Junction

14 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Claremont

19 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

29 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brattleboro and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 71.83 mi (115.6 km).

Brattleboro

#1 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Rochester

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population1,085
Coordinates43.8745100, -72.8078800
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Brattleboro (-72.55787, 42.85092)
End: Rochester (-72.80788, 43.87451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.15 L · about $14.75
Round trip
$29.51
7.48 gal · 28.3 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.75 $29.51
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.67 $33.34
Premium $4.86 $18.17 $36.34
Diesel $6.00 $22.43 $44.86

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Brattleboro and Rochester. The current time is 05:18:01.

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.