How far is Cavendish, VT from Brattleboro, VT?

The driving distance from Cavendish, VT to Brattleboro, VT is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
48.28 mi
00h 57m
Flight
36.79 mi
59.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.79 mi
Kilometers
59.2 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.28 mi
Kilometers
77.7 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brattleboro
Tue, May 12, 8:15 PM EDT
Return by in Cavendish
Tue, May 12, 9:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cavendish
2026-05-12T19:18
Arrive Brattleboro
Tue, May 12, 8:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cavendish
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
Bellows Falls
VT

Village in Rockingham, Vermont

From Cavendish
24.1 mi
00h 28m
To Brattleboro
24.2 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    2466 ft · 2 min · Depot Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Depot Street

    41 m · 10 sec · Depot Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 103

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 103

  5. 5

    Continue on North Street

    2920 ft · 1 min · North Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Depot Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Depot Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Maple Street

    755 ft · 32 sec · Maple Street

  8. 8

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

    1967 ft · 56 sec · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 South

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 103 South

  10. 10

    Continue on Rockingham Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Rockingham Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: Brattleboro

    2103 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    25.8 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

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

    2705 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on High Street

    2292 ft · 1 min · High Street

  16. 16

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

    942 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

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

    16 m · 2 sec · Canal Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
26.2 mi · 54%
Vermont Route 103
7.55 mi · 16%
Rockingham Road
6.27 mi · 13%
Vermont Route 103 South
2.47 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.82 mi · 4%
Depot Street
1.17 mi · 2%
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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
36.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellows Falls
00h 28m from Cavendish
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Cavendish and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Brattleboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Bellows Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Cavendish and 24.2 miles from Brattleboro.

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

The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.71 one way or $13.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Cavendish and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Brattleboro.

Stop Ideas Near Bellows Falls

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

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

RAIL

Bellows Falls station

54 Depot St
RAIL

Claremont

27 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

37 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cavendish and Brattleboro. Straight-line distance: 36.79 mi (59.2 km).

Cavendish

#1 Cavendish

Census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Cavendish, Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population1,415
Coordinates43.3820200, -72.6081500
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Brattleboro

#2 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population11,257
Coordinates42.8509200, -72.5578700
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 131 (-72.608166, 43.382125)
End: (-72.557897, 42.850732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.45 L · about $6.71
Round trip
$13.41
3.4 gal · 12.9 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.71 $13.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.58 $15.15
Premium $4.86 $8.26 $16.52
Diesel $6.00 $10.19 $20.39

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Cavendish and Brattleboro. The current time is 19:18:16.

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.