How far is Orleans County, VT from Brattleboro, VT?
The driving distance from Orleans County, VT to Brattleboro, VT is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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 25m.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orleans County and Brattleboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orleans County and Brattleboro.
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Start on U.S. Route 5
2.2 mi · 3 min · U.S. Route 5
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Turn left onto I 91 South
880 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
152.5 mi · 2 hr 56 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 Orleans County and Brattleboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 91 South
Merge slight left
153 mi · 02h 56m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Orleans County and Partly Sunny near Brattleboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orleans County to Brattleboro?
The road trip is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
West Fairlee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.3 miles from Orleans County and 78.6 miles from Brattleboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.49 one way or $48.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Orleans County and Partly Sunny near Brattleboro.
Stop Ideas Near West Fairlee
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 West Fairlee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orleans County and Brattleboro. Straight-line distance: 137.55 mi (221.37 km).
#1 Orleans County
One of the four northernmost counties in Vermont, United States
| Population | 26,897 |
| Coordinates | 44.8288100, -72.2438100 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| 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: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $4.42 | $24.49 | $48.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $27.45 | $54.89 |
| Premium | $5.40 | $29.93 | $59.85 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $35.37 | $70.73 |
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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