How far is Brattleboro, VT from Rockingham, VT?

The driving distance from Brattleboro, VT to Rockingham, VT is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.45 mi
00h 39m
Flight
23.52 mi
37.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.52 mi
Kilometers
37.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.45 mi
Kilometers
47.4 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockingham
Tue, May 12, 8:52 PM EDT
Return by in Brattleboro
Tue, May 12, 9:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brattleboro
2026-05-12T20:13
Arrive Rockingham
Tue, May 12, 8:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brattleboro
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Putney
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Brattleboro
14.7 mi
00h 19m
To Rockingham
14.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Rockingham Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Meeting House Road

    1902 ft · 1 min · Meeting House Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Rockingham Hill Road

    33 m · 5 sec · Rockingham Hill Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rockingham Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Avenue
26.1 mi · 89%
Rockingham Road
1.93 mi · 7%
US 5
0.48 mi · 2%
Meeting House Road
0.36 mi · 1%
Green Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Elliot Street
0.12 mi
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Putney
00h 19m from Brattleboro
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Brattleboro and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Rockingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Putney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Brattleboro and 14.7 miles from Rockingham.

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

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.10 one way or $8.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Brattleboro and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Rockingham.

Stop Ideas Near Putney

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

19 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

44 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Claremont

45 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brattleboro and Rockingham. Straight-line distance: 23.52 mi (37.85 km).

Brattleboro

#1 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Rockingham

Town in Vermont, United States

Population4,986
Coordinates43.1875800, -72.4889800
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Brattleboro (-72.55787, 42.85092)
End: Rockingham (-72.48898, 43.18758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.93 L · about $4.10
Round trip
$8.21
2.08 gal · 7.86 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.10 $8.21
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.64 $9.27
Premium $4.86 $5.05 $10.10
Diesel $6.00 $6.24 $12.47

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Brattleboro and Rockingham. The current time is 20:13:05.

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.