How far is Fairfax, VT from Brattleboro, VT?
The driving distance from Fairfax, VT to Brattleboro, VT is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfax and Brattleboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfax and Brattleboro.
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Start on the route
8 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto River Road
13 m · 9 sec · River Road
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Browns River Road
1 km · 1 min · Browns River Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 128
2.9 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 128
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Continue on Browns River Road
8.1 mi · 14 min · Browns River Road
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Turn sharp left onto Jericho Road
1406 ft · 34 sec · Jericho Road
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Turn straight onto Sand Hill Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Sand Hill Road
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Continue on Sand Hill Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Sand Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · River Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 117
2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117
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Continue on River Road
1.3 km · 1 min · River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1427 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street
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Take the ramp left
635 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
77.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
60.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
2705 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Western Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on High Street
2292 ft · 1 min · High Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
942 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Canal Street
16 m · 2 sec · Canal Street
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Turn right
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfax and Brattleboro.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Fairfax 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 Fairfax to Brattleboro?
The road trip is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Fairfax and 80.1 miles from Brattleboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.29 one way or $44.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Fairfax and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Brattleboro.
Stop Ideas Near Royalton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Royalton.
Randolph station
White River Junction
Windsor station
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfax and Brattleboro. Straight-line distance: 127.37 mi (204.98 km).
#1 Fairfax
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 4,917 |
| Coordinates | 44.6653300, -73.0087500 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brattleboro
Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 11,257 |
| Coordinates | 42.8509200, -72.5578700 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-72.557897, 42.850732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $22.29 | $44.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $25.18 | $50.36 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $27.45 | $54.90 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $33.88 | $67.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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