How far is Brattleboro, VT from Townshend, VT?
The driving distance from Brattleboro, VT to Townshend, VT is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Windham County, Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brattleboro and Townshend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brattleboro and Townshend.
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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
1952 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Putney Road
539 ft · 19 sec · Putney Road
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Turn left onto Park Place
705 ft · 24 sec · Park Place
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Continue on Linden Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Linden Street
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Continue on West River Road
7.9 mi · 12 min · West River Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 30
7.7 mi · 15 min · Vermont Route 30
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Continue on Grafton Road
144 m · 13 sec · Grafton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grafton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brattleboro and Townshend.
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.
West River Road
Continue on West River Road
7.85 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Brattleboro and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Townshend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brattleboro to Townshend?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Newfane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Brattleboro and 8.5 miles from Townshend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Brattleboro and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Townshend.
Stop Ideas Near Newfane
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 Newfane.
Union Station
Bellows Falls station
John W. Olver Transit Center
Okemo, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brattleboro and Townshend. Straight-line distance: 14.66 mi (23.59 km).
#1 Brattleboro
Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 11,257 |
| Coordinates | 42.8509200, -72.5578700 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Townshend
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,237 |
| Coordinates | 43.0473000, -72.6675900 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Townshend (-72.66759, 43.0473)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
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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