How far is Swanton, VT from Brattleboro, VT?

The driving distance from Swanton, VT to Brattleboro, VT is about 186.4 miles (300 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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
186.42 mi
02h 58m
Flight
145.59 mi
234.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.59 mi
Kilometers
234.3 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.42 mi
Kilometers
300.01 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brattleboro
Sun, May 3, 7:57 AM EDT
Return by in Swanton
Sun, May 3, 10:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Swanton
2026-05-03T04:58
Arrive Brattleboro
Sun, May 3, 7:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Swanton
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
Randolph
VT

Town in Vermont

From Swanton
93.1 mi
01h 29m
To Brattleboro
93.3 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph W
Destination
28°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Avenue

    19 m · 3 sec · Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto First Street

    1.3 km · 59 sec · First Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward I 89 South: Saint Albans, Burlington

    1052 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    122.6 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  5. 5

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

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro

    860 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    60.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

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

    2705 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on High Street

    2292 ft · 1 min · High Street

  11. 11

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

    942 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

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

    16 m · 2 sec · Canal Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Swanton 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
123 mi · 66%
I 91 South
60.6 mi · 32%
First Street
0.83 mi
Western Avenue
0.69 mi
VT 9 West
0.51 mi
High Street
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

123 mi · 02h 22m

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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
145.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randolph
01h 29m from Swanton
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Swanton and Partly Cloudy near Brattleboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 186.4 miles (300 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.1 miles from Swanton and 93.3 miles from Brattleboro.

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

The direct path is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.96 one way or $51.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Swanton and Partly Cloudy near Brattleboro.

Stop Ideas Near Randolph

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

37 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

White River Junction

42 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Rutland station

44 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Swanton and Brattleboro. Straight-line distance: 145.59 mi (234.3 km).

Swanton

#1 Swanton

Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States

Population6,574
Coordinates44.9181000, -73.1243000
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Brattleboro

#2 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population11,257
Coordinates42.8509200, -72.5578700
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Avenue (-73.124377, 44.918074)
End: (-72.557897, 42.850732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.58 gal
24.9 L · about $25.96
Round trip
$51.92
13.16 gal · 49.8 L
Estimated CO2
58.5 kg one way
Round trip: 117 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $25.96 $51.92
Mid-grade $4.46 $29.33 $58.65
Premium $4.86 $31.97 $63.93
Diesel $6.00 $39.46 $78.92

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Swanton and Brattleboro. The current time is 04:58:22.

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.