Origin
Brattleboro, VT
Late night in Brattleboro on Monday
Local time
1:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brattleboro, VT to Duxbury, VT
Drive Time
2h 30m
Distance
125.3 mi
202 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
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6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brattleboro, VT
James Mirakian
Duxbury, VT
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Spanning 125.3 miles across Vermont, this straightforward journey connects Brattleboro to Duxbury in approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Because the route is compact and efficient, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget about $20 for fuel to cover the distance, making this an economical choice for travelers. The drive primarily utilizes I-91 and I-89, ensuring a consistent pace through the Northeast region. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick getaway, the predictability of these interstates provides a stress-free travel experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.6 miles from Brattleboro, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused drive, as 98% of your travel occurs on major interstates. The route kicks off with a significant 60.6-mile stretch on I-91, which sets a steady rhythm for the first half of your trip. As you transition onto I-89 and eventually U.S. Route 2, the road maintains its high-speed character, keeping you moving quickly toward your destination. You will find that the lack of complex navigation makes this a low-effort drive, ideal for those who prefer to keep their eyes on the road rather than a map. This is a purposeful, direct connection designed for speed rather than meandering, winding backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 91 is the longest continuous segment at about 60.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 30m drive. You will face about 12 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 5 / Canal Street
Turn left onto US 5 / Canal Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 5 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 5 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Church Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.7 mi into trip
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~5m in
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I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
120.6 mi into trip
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~2h 22m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 9
Toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 60.6 mi | 1h 10m |
| I 89 | 58 mi | 1h 6m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 4 mi | 6m |
| Western Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Green Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Vermont Route 100 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Center Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 60.6 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brattleboro, VT and Duxbury, VT.
1
Start on this road
110 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 5
54 ft
·
3 sec
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Canal Street
3
Turn left onto US 5
504 ft
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto Elliot Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Elliot Street
5
Turn right onto Church Street
357 ft
·
15 sec
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Church Street
6
Turn slight left onto Green Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Street
7
Continue on VT 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge onto I 91
61 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 91
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 89 North
11
Merge onto I 89
58 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 89
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 9
Toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
13
Turn left onto Center Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Center Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 2
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
U.S. Route 2
15
Turn left onto VT 100
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Vermont Route 100
16
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
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Main Street
17
Continue on Main Street
61 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Planning your departure is simple since the 2.5-hour duration offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule. With only one recommended stop, you can easily manage the trip in a single session, though taking a break around the halfway point is a smart way to keep your focus sharp. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $20 estimate assumes a standard vehicle efficiency; topping off in Brattleboro before you merge onto I-91 is a proactive way to avoid mid-trip errands. Because the vast majority of your time is spent on major highways, monitor traffic reports for I-89 specifically, as it serves as a primary artery for the region. Embracing the direct nature of this route allows you to maximize your time once you arrive in Duxbury.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.6 miles from Brattleboro, VT, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.6 miles.
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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.6 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Duxbury, 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 125.3 miles and 2h 30m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 91 for about 60.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.6 mi from Brattleboro, VT · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.6 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.
Arriving in Duxbury, VT
The final approach into Duxbury, 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 Duxbury, 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
$20.06 one way
$40.12 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $21.99 | $43.97 |
| premium | $4.83 | $23.82 | $47.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.84 | $55.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.6 | 0 | $13.16 | $6.01 |
| Efficient EV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.96 | $5.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.1 | 0 | $17.54 | $8.02 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Duxbury, VT
Late night in Duxbury on Monday
Local time
1:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 30m 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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brattleboro, VT to Duxbury, VT covers 125.3 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, I 89, U.S. Route 2. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.6 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 $20.06 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 30m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Brattleboro, VT to Duxbury, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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