How far is Johnson, VT from Brattleboro, VT?

The driving distance from Johnson, VT to Brattleboro, VT is about 152 miles (244.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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
152.05 mi
02h 38m
Flight
123.46 mi
198.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.46 mi
Kilometers
198.69 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.05 mi
Kilometers
244.7 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brattleboro
Wed, Apr 22, 10:08 PM EDT
Return by in Johnson
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson
2026-04-22T19:29
Arrive Brattleboro
Wed, Apr 22, 10:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnson
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 Johnson
75.9 mi
01h 19m
To Brattleboro
76.1 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Street

    2 m · 2 sec · Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lower Main Street West

    3132 ft · 53 sec · Lower Main Street West

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 East

    4 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15 East

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 East

    35 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15 East

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 East

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 East

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Vermont Route 100 Bypass

    15 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 100 Bypass

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 100 Bypass

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 100 Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Laporte Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Laporte Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Pucker Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Pucker Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    1831 ft · 41 sec · Vermont Route 100

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 South: Middlesex, Montpelier

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    63.1 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  17. 17

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

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro

    860 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    60.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  20. 20

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

    2705 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on High Street

    2292 ft · 1 min · High Street

  23. 23

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

    942 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

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

    16 m · 2 sec · Canal Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
63.3 mi · 42%
I 91 South
60.6 mi · 40%
Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 4%
Vermont Route 15 East
5.83 mi · 4%
Laporte Road
4.65 mi · 3%
Pucker Street
2.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

63.1 mi · 01h 13m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
123.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharon
01h 19m from Johnson
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Johnson and Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Brattleboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152 miles (244.7 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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 75.9 miles from Johnson and 76.1 miles from Brattleboro.

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

The direct path is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 1:12 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 Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Johnson and Chance Snow Showers then 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 Johnson and Brattleboro. Straight-line distance: 123.46 mi (198.69 km).

Johnson

#1 Johnson

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

Population3,619
Coordinates44.6356100, -72.6804000
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Brattleboro

#2 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population11,257
Coordinates42.8509200, -72.5578700
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Lower Main Street West (-72.680407, 44.635636)
End: (-72.557897, 42.850732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
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
20.31 L · about $21.18
Round trip
$42.37
10.74 gal · 40.62 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Johnson and Brattleboro. The current time is 19:29:52.

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.