How far is Dorset, VT from Brattleboro, VT?

The driving distance from Dorset, VT to Brattleboro, VT is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
50.82 mi
01h 14m
Flight
39.04 mi
62.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.04 mi
Kilometers
62.83 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.82 mi
Kilometers
81.78 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brattleboro
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM EDT
Return by in Dorset
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dorset
2026-04-23T03:14
Arrive Brattleboro
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dorset
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
Jamaica
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Dorset
26.3 mi
00h 37m
To Brattleboro
24.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 30

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 30

  2. 2

    Continue on Bonnet Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Bonnet Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    55 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Depot Street

    47 m · 3 sec · Depot Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Depot Street

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Depot Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 11 30

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 11 30

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 30

    30.8 mi · 52 min · Vermont Route 30

  9. 9

    Continue on West River Road

    7.9 mi · 12 min · West River Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Linden Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Linden Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1964 ft · 1 min · 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 Dorset 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 30
34.1 mi · 67%
West River Road
7.85 mi · 15%
Depot Street
3.27 mi · 6%
Vermont Route 11 30
3.15 mi · 6%
Bonnet Street
2.78 mi · 5%
Linden Street
0.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 30

Turn right onto Vermont Route 30

30.8 mi · 00h 52m

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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
39 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamaica
00h 37m from Dorset
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dorset and Mostly Sunny near Brattleboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Jamaica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Dorset and 24.5 miles from Brattleboro.

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

The direct path is about 39 miles (62.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.06 one way or $14.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dorset and Mostly Sunny near Brattleboro.

Stop Ideas Near Jamaica

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

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

RAIL

Bellows Falls station

27 mi away
54 Depot St
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

34 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Union Station

35 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Claremont

44 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dorset and Brattleboro. Straight-line distance: 39.04 mi (62.83 km).

Dorset

#1 Dorset

Town in Vermont

Population1,937
Coordinates43.2548000, -73.0987200
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Brattleboro

#2 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population11,257
Coordinates42.8509200, -72.5578700
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 30 (-73.098738, 43.254791)
End: (-72.557897, 42.850732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.79 L · about $7.06
Round trip
$14.12
3.58 gal · 13.58 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.06 $14.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.98 $15.96
Premium $4.86 $8.70 $17.39
Diesel $6.00 $10.73 $21.47

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dorset and Brattleboro. The current time is 03:14:49.

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.