How far is Brattleboro, VT from Swanton, VT?
The driving distance from Brattleboro, VT to Swanton, VT is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brattleboro and Swanton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brattleboro and Swanton.
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Start on the route
34 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Canal Street
16 m · 4 sec · Canal Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
154 m · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Elliot Street
642 ft · 20 sec · Elliot Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
109 m · 16 sec · Church Street
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Turn slight left onto Green Street
1459 ft · 1 min · Green Street
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Continue on Western Avenue
3208 ft · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
2782 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
122.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 78, US 7: Swanton
877 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto First Street
1.5 km · 1 min · First Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Avenue
19 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brattleboro and Swanton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
123 mi · 02h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Brattleboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Swanton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brattleboro to Swanton?
The road trip is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km) and usually takes 03h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.1 miles from Brattleboro and 93.2 miles from Swanton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.96 one way or $51.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Brattleboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Swanton.
Stop Ideas Near Randolph
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Randolph.
Randolph station
Montpelier station
White River Junction
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brattleboro and Swanton. Straight-line distance: 145.59 mi (234.3 km).
#1 Brattleboro
Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 11,257 |
| Coordinates | 42.8509200, -72.5578700 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Swanton
Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 6,574 |
| Coordinates | 44.9181000, -73.1243000 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Swanton (-73.1243, 44.9181)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $25.96 | $51.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $29.33 | $58.65 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $31.97 | $63.93 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $39.46 | $78.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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