How far is Bristol, VT from Brattleboro, VT?

The driving distance from Bristol, VT to Brattleboro, VT is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
115.8 mi
02h 30m
Flight
92.38 mi
148.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.38 mi
Kilometers
148.67 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.8 mi
Kilometers
186.37 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brattleboro
Tue, May 5, 4:02 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Tue, May 5, 6:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-05-05T01:32
Arrive Brattleboro
Tue, May 5, 4:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
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
Mount Holly
VT

Town in Vermont

From Bristol
57.8 mi
01h 15m
To Brattleboro
58 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph S
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Street

    3075 ft · 52 sec · West Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 56 sec · Stony Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 116 Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South 116 Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · South 116 Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Case Street

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2795 ft · 52 sec · Ossie Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  8. 8

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Conant Square

    1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square

  10. 10

    Continue on Center Street

    1198 ft · 45 sec · Center Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Franklin Street

    14.1 mi · 23 min · Franklin Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    6.3 mi · 11 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 103

    18.8 mi · 29 min · Vermont Route 103

  14. 14

    Continue on Pond Street

    1 km · 2 min · Pond Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 South

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 103 South

  17. 17

    Continue on North Street

    2920 ft · 1 min · North Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Depot Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Depot Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Maple Street

    755 ft · 32 sec · Maple Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1967 ft · 56 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 South

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 103 South

  22. 22

    Continue on Rockingham Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Rockingham Road

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: Brattleboro

    2103 ft · 51 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    25.8 mi · 30 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington

    2705 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on High Street

    2292 ft · 1 min · High Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    942 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Canal Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Canal Street

  30. 30

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
26.2 mi · 23%
Vermont Route 103
18.8 mi · 16%
Franklin Street
14.1 mi · 12%
Vermont Route 103 South
12.9 mi · 11%
Ethan Allen Highway
10.9 mi · 9%
North Main Street
6.33 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

25.8 mi · 00h 30m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
92.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Holly
01h 15m from Bristol
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bristol and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brattleboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Mount Holly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Bristol and 58 miles from Brattleboro.

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

The direct path is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.14 one way or $32.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bristol and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brattleboro.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Holly

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

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

BUS

Okemo, Vermont

11 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Rutland station

21 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Castleton station

33 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Windsor station

36 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Brattleboro. Straight-line distance: 92.38 mi (148.67 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

Town in the United States

Population3,838
Coordinates44.1333900, -73.0790100
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Brattleboro

#2 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population11,257
Coordinates42.8509200, -72.5578700
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: West Street (-73.079055, 44.133274)
End: (-72.557897, 42.850732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.47 L · about $16.14
Round trip
$32.27
8.18 gal · 30.94 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.14 $32.27
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.23 $36.46
Premium $4.86 $19.87 $39.74
Diesel $6.00 $24.53 $49.06

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Brattleboro. The current time is 01:32:05.

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.