How far is Ludlow, VT from Brattleboro, VT?

The driving distance from Ludlow, VT to Brattleboro, VT is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
49.91 mi
01h 12m
Flight
38.34 mi
61.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.34 mi
Kilometers
61.7 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.91 mi
Kilometers
80.32 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brattleboro
Sat, Apr 11, 6:22 AM EDT
Return by in Ludlow
Sat, Apr 11, 7:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ludlow
2026-04-11T05:10
Arrive Brattleboro
Sat, Apr 11, 6:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ludlow
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
Saxtons River
VT

Human settlement in Rockingham, Vermont, United States of America

From Ludlow
24.9 mi
00h 36m
To Brattleboro
25 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 South

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 103 South

  3. 3

    Continue on North Street

    2920 ft · 1 min · North Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Depot Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Depot Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Maple Street

    755 ft · 32 sec · Maple Street

  6. 6

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

    1967 ft · 56 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 South

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 103 South

  8. 8

    Continue on Rockingham Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Rockingham Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: Brattleboro

    2103 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    25.8 mi · 30 min

  11. 11

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

    2705 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on High Street

    2292 ft · 1 min · High Street

  14. 14

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

    942 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

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

    16 m · 2 sec · Canal Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ludlow 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
26.2 mi · 53%
Vermont Route 103 South
12.9 mi · 26%
Rockingham Road
6.27 mi · 13%
Main Street
1.05 mi · 2%
Western Avenue
0.69 mi · 1%
Depot Street
0.68 mi · 1%
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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
38.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saxtons River
00h 36m from Ludlow
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Ludlow and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Brattleboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Saxtons River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Ludlow and 25 miles from Brattleboro.

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

The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.94 one way or $13.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Ludlow and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Brattleboro.

Stop Ideas Near Saxtons River

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

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

RAIL

Bellows Falls station

5 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Claremont

28 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

33 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
10 Vernon Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ludlow and Brattleboro. Straight-line distance: 38.34 mi (61.7 km).

Ludlow

#1 Ludlow

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population1,856
Coordinates43.3959100, -72.7006500
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Brattleboro

#2 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population11,257
Coordinates42.8509200, -72.5578700
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Ludlow (-72.70065, 43.39591)
End: Brattleboro (-72.55787, 42.85092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.67 L · about $6.94
Round trip
$13.89
3.52 gal · 13.34 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.94 $13.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.84 $15.69
Premium $4.86 $8.55 $17.10
Diesel $6.00 $10.55 $21.11

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Ludlow and Brattleboro. The current time is 05:10:52.

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.