How far is Shaftsbury, VT from Brattleboro, VT?
The driving distance from Shaftsbury, VT to Brattleboro, VT is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Bennington County, Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shaftsbury and Brattleboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shaftsbury and Brattleboro.
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Start on Dexter Road
36 m · 6 sec · Dexter Road
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Turn left onto Old Depot Road
1108 ft · 35 sec · Old Depot Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 7A
5.3 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 7A
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Continue on Harwood Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Harwood Hill Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 7
69 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 7 South: Bennington
1915 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7
1.1 mi · 1 min · U.S. Route 7
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Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass
953 ft · 15 sec · Bennington Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on Bennington Bypass
2.7 mi · 4 min · Bennington Bypass
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Turn left onto Main Street
710 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Woodford Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Woodford Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 9
17.5 mi · 27 min · Vermont Route 9
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 9 East
11.7 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 9 East
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Continue on Marlboro Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Marlboro Road
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Continue on Western Avenue
2.4 mi · 6 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 Shaftsbury and Brattleboro.
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.
Vermont Route 9
Continue on Vermont Route 9
17.5 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Shaftsbury and Rain then Rain Showers near Brattleboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shaftsbury to Brattleboro?
The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Searsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Shaftsbury and 24.7 miles from Brattleboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Shaftsbury and Rain then Rain Showers near Brattleboro.
Stop Ideas Near Searsburg
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 Searsburg.
Union Station
John W. Olver Transit Center
Bellows Falls station
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shaftsbury and Brattleboro. Straight-line distance: 33.85 mi (54.47 km).
#1 Shaftsbury
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,411 |
| Coordinates | 43.0086900, -73.1912200 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 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 36m |
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 | $3.95 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.76 | $15.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.45 | $16.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.43 | $20.87 |
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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