How far is Brattleboro, VT from Wilmington, VT?

The driving distance from Brattleboro, VT to Wilmington, VT is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
19.57 mi
00h 36m
Flight
15.93 mi
25.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.93 mi
Kilometers
25.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.57 mi
Kilometers
31.49 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilmington
Sat, May 2, 5:26 PM EDT
Return by in Brattleboro
Sat, May 2, 6:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brattleboro
2026-05-02T16:49
Arrive Wilmington
Sat, May 2, 5:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brattleboro
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Marlboro
VT

Town in Vermont

From Brattleboro
9.8 mi
00h 18m
To Wilmington
9.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Western Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Marlboro Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Marlboro Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 9

    11.7 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 9

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    29 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 9
11.7 mi · 60%
Marlboro Road
4.18 mi · 21%
Western Avenue
2.36 mi · 12%
East Main Street
0.69 mi · 4%
Green Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Elliot Street
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 9

Continue on Vermont Route 9

11.7 mi · 00h 19m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
15.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlboro
00h 18m from Brattleboro
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Marlboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Brattleboro and 9.8 miles from Wilmington.

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

The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marlboro

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

32 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

38 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

57 mi away
13 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brattleboro and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 15.93 mi (25.64 km).

Brattleboro

#1 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Wilmington

Town in Vermont, USA

Population1,786
Coordinates42.8684100, -72.8714900
Altitude458
CountryUnited States
Start: Brattleboro (-72.55787, 42.85092)
End: Wilmington (-72.87149, 42.86841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.61 L · about $2.72
Round trip
$5.44
1.38 gal · 5.22 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.72 $5.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.08 $6.15
Premium $4.86 $3.35 $6.70
Diesel $6.00 $4.14 $8.28

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Brattleboro and Wilmington. The current time is 16:49:57.

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.