Trip from Brattleboro, VT to Burlington, VT

Drive Time

2h 24m

Distance

153.8 mi

247 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

Downtown Burlington, VT, VT

Photo: Troy Tumbin

Trip Overview

The drive from Brattleboro, VT to Burlington, VT covers 153.8 miles and takes about 2h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Canal Street, Main Street, Elliot Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.89 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

76.9 miles from Brattleboro, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 24m drive with frequent turns across 153.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Canal Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Canal Street Unavailable Refreshing
Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Elliot Street Unavailable Refreshing
Church Street Unavailable Refreshing
Green Street Unavailable Refreshing
Western Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
I 89 North Unavailable Refreshing
US 2 West Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Canal Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brattleboro, VT and Burlington, VT.

1

Start on the route

112 ft · 9 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto Canal Street

52 ft · 4 sec · Canal Street
3

Turn left onto Main Street

505 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
4

Turn left onto Elliot Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Elliot Street
5

Turn right onto Church Street

358 ft · 16 sec · Church Street
6

Turn slight left onto Green Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Green Street
7

Continue on Western Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Western Avenue
8

Take the ramp slight right

0.5 mi · 1 min
9

Merge slight left

61 mi · 1 hr 10 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North

0.2 mi · 31 sec · I 89 North
11

Merge slight left

88 mi · 1 hr 42 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward US 2 West: Burlington

0.2 mi · 51 sec · US 2 West: Burlington
13

Turn straight onto Williston Road

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Williston Road
14

Continue on Main Street

1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
15

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 76.9 miles from Brattleboro, VT, or about 1h 12m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 15m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 76.9 miles or 1h 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burlington, VT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Brattleboro, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brattleboro, VT

This is one driving day of about 153.8 miles and 2h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brattleboro, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 76.9 mi from Brattleboro, VT · 1h 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rome, NY

77 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Rome, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rome, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.9 miles from Brattleboro, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Burlington, VT

The final approach into Burlington, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Burlington, VT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.89 one way

$47.77 round trip

$3.95/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $26.99 $53.98
premium $4.86 $29.42 $58.83
diesel $6.00 $36.31 $72.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.8 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.1 0 $16.15 $7.38
Efficient EV 38.5 0 $13.46 $6.15
EV Truck/SUV 61.5 0 $21.53 $9.84

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Brattleboro, VT

Morning in Brattleboro on Saturday

Local time

10:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Burlington, VT

Morning in Burlington on Saturday

Local time

10:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

66°F

Rome, NY

77 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

5 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 24m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Brattleboro, VT to Burlington, VT covers 153.8 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Canal Street, Main Street, Elliot Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.9 miles from Brattleboro, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

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