How far is Waitsfield, VT from Brattleboro, VT?

The driving distance from Waitsfield, VT to Brattleboro, VT is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
133.73 mi
02h 13m
Flight
93.49 mi
150.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.49 mi
Kilometers
150.45 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.73 mi
Kilometers
215.21 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brattleboro
Wed, May 13, 6:58 PM EDT
Return by in Waitsfield
Wed, May 13, 9:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waitsfield
2026-05-13T16:44
Arrive Brattleboro
Wed, May 13, 6:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waitsfield
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
Jericho
VT

Town in Vermont, USA

From Waitsfield
66.8 mi
01h 06m
To Brattleboro
66.9 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SE
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Vermont Route 100 South

    2399 ft · 46 sec · Vermont Route 100 South

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 100B

    7.9 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 100B

  4. 4

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 2

    2867 ft · 1 min · U.S. Route 2

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    44 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Center Road

    73 m · 6 sec · Center Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    877 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  9. 9

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

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro

    860 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    60.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  12. 12

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

    2705 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on High Street

    2292 ft · 1 min · High Street

  15. 15

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

    942 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

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

    16 m · 2 sec · Canal Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waitsfield and Brattleboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
60.6 mi · 45%
Center Road
58 mi · 43%
Vermont Route 100B
7.95 mi · 6%
Main Street
4.12 mi · 3%
Western Avenue
0.69 mi · 1%
U.S. Route 2
0.54 mi
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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
93.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jericho
01h 06m from Waitsfield
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Waitsfield and Rain Showers near Brattleboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Jericho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.8 miles from Waitsfield and 66.9 miles from Brattleboro.

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

The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.62 one way or $37.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Waitsfield and Rain Showers near Brattleboro.

Stop Ideas Near Jericho

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

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

RAIL

White River Junction

7 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Windsor station

25 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Randolph station

34 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Claremont

37 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waitsfield and Brattleboro. Straight-line distance: 93.49 mi (150.45 km).

Waitsfield

#1 Waitsfield

Town in Vermont

Population1,692
Coordinates44.1900600, -72.8248400
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Brattleboro

#2 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population11,257
Coordinates42.8509200, -72.5578700
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.824613, 44.189941)
End: (-72.557897, 42.850732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.72 gal
17.86 L · about $18.62
Round trip
$37.24
9.44 gal · 35.72 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.9 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $18.62 $37.24
Mid-grade $4.46 $21.04 $42.07
Premium $4.86 $22.93 $45.86
Diesel $6.00 $28.31 $56.61

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Waitsfield and Brattleboro. The current time is 16:44:48.

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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.