How far is Burlington, VT from Brattleboro, VT?

The driving distance from Burlington, VT to Brattleboro, VT is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.15 mi
02h 23m
Flight
116.94 mi
188.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.94 mi
Kilometers
188.19 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.15 mi
Kilometers
244.86 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brattleboro
Sat, Apr 18, 10:44 AM EDT
Return by in Burlington
Sat, Apr 18, 1:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-04-18T08:20
Arrive Brattleboro
Sat, Apr 18, 10:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burlington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Sharon
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From Burlington
76 mi
01h 11m
To Brattleboro
76.2 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 17 mph S
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Williston Road

    1059 ft · 35 sec · Williston Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 South: Montpelier

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro

    860 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    60.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

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

    2705 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on High Street

    2292 ft · 1 min · High Street

  11. 11

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

    942 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

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

    16 m · 2 sec · Canal Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
88 mi · 58%
I 91 South
60.6 mi · 40%
Main Street
1.33 mi · 1%
Western Avenue
0.69 mi
VT 9 West
0.51 mi
High Street
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

87.7 mi · 01h 42m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
116.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharon
01h 11m from Burlington
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Burlington and Mostly Cloudy near Brattleboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76 miles from Burlington and 76.2 miles from Brattleboro.

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

The direct path is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.18 one way or $42.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Burlington and Mostly Cloudy near Brattleboro.

Stop Ideas Near Sharon

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

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

RAIL

White River Junction

19 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Randolph station

23 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Windsor station

34 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Rutland station

47 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Brattleboro. Straight-line distance: 116.94 mi (188.19 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

Population42,899
Coordinates44.4758800, -73.2120700
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Brattleboro

#2 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population11,257
Coordinates42.8509200, -72.5578700
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.212075, 44.475952)
End: (-72.557897, 42.850732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.37 gal
20.32 L · about $21.18
Round trip
$42.37
10.74 gal · 40.64 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $21.18 $42.37
Mid-grade $4.46 $23.93 $47.87
Premium $4.86 $26.09 $52.17
Diesel $6.00 $32.20 $64.41

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Brattleboro. The current time is 08:20:21.

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.