Origin
Brattleboro, VT
Afternoon in Brattleboro on Saturday
Local time
12:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
101.1 mi
163 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brattleboro, VT
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Brookfield, VT
James Mirakian
Brattleboro to Brookfield is 101.1 miles and takes about 2h 9m via I-91 and I-89, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This northeastern Vermont journey is a straightforward drive primarily on interstate highways. Given its relatively short distance and direct path, it's well-suited for a single-day trip. You'll be traveling through familiar Vermont landscapes without any significant detours. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B in the Green Mountain State.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.6 miles from Brattleboro, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 101.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 91% of the journey utilizing interstates like I-91 and I-89. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch on I-91, covering 60.6 miles. The character of the drive is consistent for much of the way, offering a steady pace. While the majority is interstate, the final leg on Ridge Road will shift to a more local feel, providing a change of scenery as you approach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and I 89. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 5 / Canal Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 9m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 5 / Canal Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 5 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Church Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto US 5 / Canal Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 5 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward VT 66: Randolph
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn right
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 60.6 mi | 1h 10m |
| I 89 | 30.1 mi | 34m |
| Ridge Road | 6.6 mi | 15m |
| Vermont Route 66 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Western Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Green Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Vermont Route 65 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Elliot Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brattleboro, VT and Brookfield, VT.
Start on this road
Turn left onto US 5
Turn left onto US 5
Turn left onto Elliot Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Turn slight left onto Green Street
Continue on VT 9
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 91
Take the exit
Merge onto I 89
Take the exit
Turn right onto VT 66
Turn left onto Ridge Road
At end of road, turn left onto VT 65
Turn right onto Stone Road
Turn right
Arrive at destination
With a total duration of just over two hours, this trip offers plenty of flexibility. You can depart any time of day and still comfortably reach Brookfield well before sunset. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own brief breaks as needed, perhaps after the 60.6-mile stretch on I-91. Fueling up before you leave Brattleboro is a good idea, as the $16 fuel cost is an estimate and it's always wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye out for the transition from interstate to Ridge Road, as this indicates you're nearing the end of your highway driving.
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.
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 22 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.6 miles or 1h 1m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookfield, VT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Brattleboro, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 101.1 miles and 2h 9m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.6 mi from Brattleboro, VT · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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.
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 50.6 miles from Brattleboro, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 91 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.6 miles.
The final approach into Brookfield, 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 Brookfield, VT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.28 one way
$32.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $17.91 | $35.81 |
| premium | $4.86 | $19.36 | $38.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.32 | $44.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.62 | $4.85 |
| Efficient EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.15 | $6.47 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Brattleboro on Saturday
Local time
12:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Brookfield on Saturday
Local time
12:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
36°F
Hartland, VT
51 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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