How far is Richford, VT from Brattleboro, VT?

The driving distance from Richford, VT to Brattleboro, VT is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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
191.5 mi
03h 16m
Flight
148.38 mi
238.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.38 mi
Kilometers
238.8 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.5 mi
Kilometers
308.19 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brattleboro
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM EDT
Return by in Richford
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richford
2026-04-22T22:50
Arrive Brattleboro
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richford
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
Newbury
VT

Town in Vermont

From Richford
95.6 mi
01h 38m
To Brattleboro
95.9 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S
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 Richford and Brattleboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Street

    43 m · 8 sec · River Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1511 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Troy Road

    1.1 km · 60 sec · Troy Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Jay Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Jay Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Vermont Route 105

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 105

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 101

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 101

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Pleasant Street

    67 m · 10 sec · South Pleasant Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Vermont Route 100

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 100

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 14

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 14

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Route 5

    5.4 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 5

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 91 South

    880 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    152.5 mi · 2 hr 56 min

  13. 13

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

    2705 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on High Street

    2292 ft · 1 min · High Street

  16. 16

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

    942 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

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

    16 m · 2 sec · Canal Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richford 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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
153 mi · 80%
Vermont Route 105
8.78 mi · 5%
Jay Road
6.69 mi · 3%
Vermont Route 100
5.94 mi · 3%
U.S. Route 5
5.37 mi · 3%
Vermont Route 14
4.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.1 mi
148.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newbury
01h 38m from Richford
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Richford 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 Richford to Brattleboro?

The road trip is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Newbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Richford and 95.9 miles from Brattleboro.

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

The direct path is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.67 one way or $53.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Richford and Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Brattleboro.

Stop Ideas Near Newbury

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

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

BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

31 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

33 mi away
336 Cottage St.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

46 mi away
83 Main St.
RAIL

Montpelier station

48 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richford and Brattleboro. Straight-line distance: 148.38 mi (238.8 km).

Richford

#1 Richford

Town in Vermont

Population2,303
Coordinates44.9969900, -72.6712400
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Brattleboro

#2 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population11,257
Coordinates42.8509200, -72.5578700
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: River Street (-72.671225, 44.997025)
End: (-72.557897, 42.850732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.76 gal
25.58 L · about $26.67
Round trip
$53.34
13.52 gal · 51.16 L
Estimated CO2
60.1 kg one way
Round trip: 120.2 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $26.67 $53.34
Mid-grade $4.46 $30.13 $60.26
Premium $4.86 $32.84 $65.68
Diesel $6.00 $40.54 $81.08

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Richford and Brattleboro. The current time is 22:50:23.

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.