How far is Westford, VT from Brattleboro, VT?

The driving distance from Westford, VT to Brattleboro, VT is about 156 miles (251.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
156.01 mi
02h 36m
Flight
123.74 mi
199.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.74 mi
Kilometers
199.14 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.01 mi
Kilometers
251.07 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brattleboro
Sun, May 31, 6:37 AM EDT
Return by in Westford
Sun, May 31, 9:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westford
2026-05-31T04:01
Arrive Brattleboro
Sun, May 31, 6:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westford
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
Sharon
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From Westford
77.9 mi
01h 18m
To Brattleboro
78.1 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cambridge Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Cambridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 128

    685 ft · 14 sec · Vermont Route 128

  3. 3

    Continue on Browns River Road

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Browns River Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Jericho Road

    1406 ft · 34 sec · Jericho Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Sand Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Sand Hill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Sand Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Sand Hill Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · River Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Vermont Route 117

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117

  9. 9

    Continue on River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · River Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1427 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    635 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    77.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  13. 13

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

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro

    860 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    60.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  16. 16

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

    2705 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on High Street

    2292 ft · 1 min · High Street

  19. 19

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

    942 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

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

    16 m · 2 sec · Canal Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westford 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
77.8 mi · 50%
I 91 South
60.6 mi · 39%
Browns River Road
8.07 mi · 5%
Vermont Route 117
2.79 mi · 2%
Sand Hill Road
2.2 mi · 1%
River Road
1.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

77.4 mi · 01h 29m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
123.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharon
01h 18m from Westford
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Westford and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Brattleboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156 miles (251.1 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Westford and 78.1 miles from Brattleboro.

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

The direct path is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.74 one way or $43.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Westford and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Brattleboro.

Stop Ideas Near Sharon

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

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

RAIL

White River Junction

19 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Randolph station

23 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Windsor station

34 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Rutland station

47 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westford and Brattleboro. Straight-line distance: 123.74 mi (199.14 km).

Westford

#1 Westford

Town in Vermont

Population2,123
Coordinates44.6119900, -73.0087500
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Brattleboro

#2 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population11,257
Coordinates42.8509200, -72.5578700
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge Road (-73.008865, 44.612093)
End: (-72.557897, 42.850732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.84 L · about $21.74
Round trip
$43.47
11.02 gal · 41.68 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $21.74 $43.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $24.56 $49.12
Premium $4.86 $26.77 $53.54
Diesel $6.00 $33.04 $66.09

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Westford and Brattleboro. The current time is 04:01:08.

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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.