How far is Westminster, VT from Brattleboro, VT?
The driving distance from Westminster, VT to Brattleboro, VT is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westminster and Brattleboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster and Brattleboro.
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Start on School Street
22 m · 3 sec · School Street
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Turn straight onto U.S. Route 5
8.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 5
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway
621 ft · 16 sec · Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp left
578 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
8.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
2705 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Western Avenue
1.1 km · 2 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 Westminster 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.
Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway
Merge slight left
8.65 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Westminster and Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Brattleboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westminster to Brattleboro?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Putney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Westminster and 9.9 miles from Brattleboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Westminster and Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Brattleboro.
Stop Ideas Near Putney
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 Putney.
Union Station
Bellows Falls station
John W. Olver Transit Center
Claremont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Brattleboro. Straight-line distance: 15.81 mi (25.44 km).
#1 Westminster
Town in Vermont, USA
| Population | 2,952 |
| Coordinates | 43.0678600, -72.4587000 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| 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: Brattleboro (-72.55787, 42.85092)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
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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