How far is Colchester, VT from Brattleboro, VT?

The driving distance from Colchester, VT to Brattleboro, VT is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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
153.54 mi
02h 29m
Flight
120.63 mi
194.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.63 mi
Kilometers
194.14 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.54 mi
Kilometers
247.1 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brattleboro
Fri, May 1, 12:58 AM EDT
Return by in Colchester
Fri, May 1, 3:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colchester
2026-04-30T22:28
Arrive Brattleboro
Fri, May 1, 12:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colchester
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
Sharon
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From Colchester
76.7 mi
01h 14m
To Brattleboro
76.9 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
45°F
Thursday

Rain then Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Road

    30 m · 9 sec · East Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Colchester Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Colchester Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 289

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 289

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · River Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Vermont Route 117

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117

  7. 7

    Continue on River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · River Road

  8. 8

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

    1427 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    635 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    77.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  11. 11

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

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro

    860 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    60.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  14. 14

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

    2705 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on High Street

    2292 ft · 1 min · High Street

  17. 17

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

    942 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

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

    16 m · 2 sec · Canal Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
77.8 mi · 51%
I 91 South
60.6 mi · 39%
Vermont Route 289
4.53 mi · 3%
River Road
3.18 mi · 2%
Vermont Route 117
2.79 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

77.4 mi · 01h 29m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
120.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharon
01h 14m from Colchester
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Colchester and Rain then Rain Showers near Brattleboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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 76.7 miles from Colchester and 76.9 miles from Brattleboro.

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

The direct path is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.38 one way or $42.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Colchester and Rain then Rain Showers 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 Colchester and Brattleboro. Straight-line distance: 120.63 mi (194.14 km).

Colchester

#1 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population17,102
Coordinates44.5439400, -73.1479100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Brattleboro

#2 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population11,257
Coordinates42.8509200, -72.5578700
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: East Road (-73.147896, 44.543926)
End: (-72.557897, 42.850732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.42 gal
20.51 L · about $21.38
Round trip
$42.76
10.84 gal · 41.02 L
Estimated CO2
48.2 kg one way
Round trip: 96.3 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $21.38 $42.76
Mid-grade $4.46 $24.16 $48.31
Premium $4.86 $26.33 $52.66
Diesel $6.00 $32.50 $65.01

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Colchester and Brattleboro. The current time is 22:28:48.

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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.