How far is Rochester, VT from Brattleboro, VT?

The driving distance from Rochester, VT to Brattleboro, VT is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.79 mi
01h 46m
Flight
71.83 mi
115.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.83 mi
Kilometers
115.6 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.79 mi
Kilometers
160.59 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brattleboro
Sat, May 30, 5:55 AM EDT
Return by in Rochester
Sat, May 30, 7:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-05-30T04:09
Arrive Brattleboro
Sat, May 30, 5:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rochester
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
Hartland
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Rochester
52.8 mi
00h 53m
To Brattleboro
47 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Bethel Mountain Road

    18 m · 9 sec · Bethel Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Vermont Route 100 South

    7 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 100 South

  5. 5

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    1 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 100

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 107

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107

  7. 7

    Continue on River Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 89 South

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

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

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro

    860 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    60.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  15. 15

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

    2705 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on High Street

    2292 ft · 1 min · High Street

  18. 18

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

    942 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

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

    16 m · 2 sec · Canal Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
60.6 mi · 61%
I 89 South
21.6 mi · 22%
Vermont Route 107
8.41 mi · 8%
Vermont Route 100 South
6.97 mi · 7%
River Street
3.37 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

60.4 mi · 01h 10m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartland
00h 53m from Rochester
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers leaving Rochester and Rain Showers Likely near Brattleboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Hartland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Rochester and 47 miles from Brattleboro.

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

The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.89 one way or $27.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers around Rochester and Rain Showers Likely near Brattleboro.

Stop Ideas Near Hartland

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

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

RAIL

Windsor station

7 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

White River Junction

14 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Claremont

19 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

29 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Brattleboro. Straight-line distance: 71.83 mi (115.6 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population1,085
Coordinates43.8745100, -72.8078800
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Brattleboro

#2 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population11,257
Coordinates42.8509200, -72.5578700
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.807884, 43.87453)
End: (-72.557897, 42.850732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.33 L · about $13.89
Round trip
$27.77
7.04 gal · 26.66 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.89 $27.77
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.69 $31.38
Premium $4.86 $17.10 $34.20
Diesel $6.00 $21.11 $42.22

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and Brattleboro. The current time is 04:09:30.

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.