How far is Montgomery, VT from Brattleboro, VT?

The driving distance from Montgomery, VT to Brattleboro, VT is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
173.9 mi
03h 07m
Flight
141.81 mi
228.22 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.81 mi
Kilometers
228.22 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.9 mi
Kilometers
279.86 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brattleboro
Tue, May 12, 10:57 PM EDT
Return by in Montgomery
Wed, May 13, 2:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-05-12T19:50
Arrive Brattleboro
Tue, May 12, 10:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bethel
VT

Census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From Montgomery
86.9 mi
01h 33m
To Brattleboro
87.1 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fuller Bridge Road

    92 m · 8 sec · Fuller Bridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto North Main Street

    7.9 mi · 14 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 118 North

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 118 North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 118 South

    2555 ft · 51 sec · Vermont Route 118 South

  5. 5

    Continue on Belvidere Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Belvidere Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    9.4 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 100

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Vermont Route 15 East

    56 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15 East

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 East

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 East

  9. 9

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

    15 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 100 Bypass

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 100 Bypass

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 100 Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on Laporte Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Laporte Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Pucker Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Pucker Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    1831 ft · 41 sec · Vermont Route 100

  18. 18

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

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    63.1 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  20. 20

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

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro

    860 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    60.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  23. 23

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

    2705 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on High Street

    2292 ft · 1 min · High Street

  26. 26

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

    942 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

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

    16 m · 2 sec · Canal Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery 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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
63.3 mi · 36%
I 91 South
60.6 mi · 35%
Vermont Route 100
9.74 mi · 6%
North Main Street
7.92 mi · 5%
Belvidere Road
6.11 mi · 4%
Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 4%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
141.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel
01h 33m from Montgomery
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Montgomery 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 Montgomery to Brattleboro?

The road trip is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Montgomery and 87.1 miles from Brattleboro.

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

The direct path is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.22 one way or $48.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Montgomery and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Brattleboro.

Stop Ideas Near Bethel

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

10 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

White River Junction

33 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Rutland station

38 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Windsor station

44 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Brattleboro. Straight-line distance: 141.81 mi (228.22 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States

Population1,212
Coordinates44.9025500, -72.6381800
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Brattleboro

#2 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population11,257
Coordinates42.8509200, -72.5578700
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: South Richford Road (-72.639322, 44.902322)
End: (-72.557897, 42.850732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.14 gal
23.23 L · about $24.22
Round trip
$48.44
12.28 gal · 46.46 L
Estimated CO2
54.6 kg one way
Round trip: 109.1 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $24.22 $48.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $27.37 $54.73
Premium $4.86 $29.83 $59.66
Diesel $6.00 $36.82 $73.64

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Brattleboro. The current time is 19:50:02.

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.