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Trip from Brattleboro, VT to Franklin, VT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 58m

Distance

194.9 mi

314 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 46m ★
6 AM
3h 59m
8 AM
4h 24m
10 AM
4h 8m
12 PM
4h 5m
3 PM
4h 9m
5 PM
4h 23m
8 PM
3h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Brattleboro, VT

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Franklin, VT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Brattleboro, VT to Franklin, VT covers 194.9 miles and takes about 3h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 89, I 91, Vermont Route 105 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 112.9 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.38 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

97.4 miles from Brattleboro, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 89 112.9 mi 2h 11m
I 91 60.6 mi 1h 10m
Vermont Route 105 6.7 mi 10m
Sheldon Road 4.4 mi 6m
North Sheldon Road 2.6 mi 4m
Fisher Pond Road 1.8 mi 3m
Vermont Route 120 1.7 mi 3m
Main Street 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 89 — 112.9 mi, about 2h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

110 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto US 5

54 ft · 3 sec · 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 · 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
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 89 North
11

Merge onto I 89

113 mi · 2 hr 11 min · I 89
12

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 19 Toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans
13

Turn right onto VT 104

0.6 mi · 1 min · Fairfax Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Continue on VT 104

1.8 mi · 3 min · Fisher Pond Road
15

Continue on VT 105

4.4 mi · 6 min · Sheldon Road
16

Continue on VT 105

6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 105
17

Turn left onto VT 120

1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 120
18

Continue on VT 120

2.6 mi · 4 min · North Sheldon Road
19

Continue on VT 120

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
20

Turn left onto Hanna Road

171 ft · 6 sec · Hanna Road
21

Turn right

56 ft · 4 sec
22

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 97.4 miles from Brattleboro, VT, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.9 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 43 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 97.4 miles or 1h 56m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Franklin, 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 194.9 miles and 3h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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 89 for about 112.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Montpelier, VT, VT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Montpelier, VT

97 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

Springfield, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Montpelier, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 97.4 miles from Brattleboro, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Peter Havens Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brattleboro, Vermont

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $50 to $60

Hours: 5–9 pm

+18022573333

Visit website

Echo Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Brattleboro, Vermont

0.1 mi

T. J. Buckley's

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brattleboro, Vermont

0.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Amy's Bakery Arts Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brattleboro, Vermont

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 9 am–4:30 pm

+18022511071

Visit website

The Porch Cafe & Catering

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brattleboro, Vermont

1.5 mi

West River Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brattleboro, Vermont

2.2 mi

Peter Havens Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $50 to $60

Brattleboro, Vermont

Hours: 5–9 pm

+18022573333

Visit website

Echo Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30

Brattleboro, Vermont

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18022542073

Visit website

T. J. Buckley's

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $100 or ab

Brattleboro, Vermont

Hours: 5:30–9 pm

+18022574922

Visit website

Blue Moose

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $30 to $50

Brattleboro, Vermont

Hours: 5–9 pm

+18022546245

Visit website

Tulip Bar and Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30

Brattleboro, Vermont

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18024902061

Visit website

Harmony Loft

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Brattleboro, Vermont

+18023004395

Visit website

The Marina

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Brattleboro, Vermont

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+18022511789

Visit website

Pascolo Ristorante

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Expensive mile 153.1

Burlington, Vermont

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18025401317

Visit website

Amy's Bakery Arts Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Brattleboro, Vermont

Hours: 9 am–4:30 pm

+18022511071

Visit website

The Porch Cafe & Catering

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Brattleboro, Vermont

Hours: Closed

+18025791433

Visit website

West River Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Brattleboro, Vermont

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+18023481178

Visit website

Putney Food Co-op

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 13.9

Putney, Vermont

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18023875866

Visit website

Moon Dog Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 27.8

Bellows Falls, Vermont

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18027328453

Visit website

Flat Iron Cooperative

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 27.8

Bellows Falls, Vermont

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18027328371

Visit website

Rockingham Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 27.8

Bellows Falls, Vermont

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

Visit website

Ethan Allen Homestead Museum and Historic Site

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 153.1

Burlington, Vermont

+18028654556

Visit website

World's Tallest Filing Cabinet

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 153.1

Burlington, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 55.7

Cornish, New Hampshire

Hours: 9 am–4:30 pm

+16036752175

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 176.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 5 / Canal Street

Turn left onto US 5 / Canal Street

Navigation decision point

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 5 / Main Street

Turn left onto US 5 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Church Street

Turn right onto Church Street

Navigation decision point

6
175.5 mi into trip | ~3h 27m in

Take the exit toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 19 Toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans
5
176.1 mi into trip | ~3h 28m in | VT 104 / Fairfax Road

Turn right onto VT 104 / Fairfax Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.38 one way

$62.75 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $34.52 $69.04
premium $4.86 $37.32 $74.65
diesel $5.61 $43.03 $86.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 68.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 58.5 0 $20.46 $9.36
Efficient EV 48.7 0 $17.05 $7.80
EV Truck/SUV 78 0 $27.29 $12.47

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Brattleboro, VT

Afternoon in Brattleboro on Saturday

Local time

1:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Franklin, VT

Afternoon in Franklin on Saturday

Local time

1:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

4 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

3h 58m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park

Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...

7 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 67.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 3h 58m highway drive covering 194.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and I 91. The longest continuous stretch is about 112.9 miles on I 89.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 112.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and I 91. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 5 / Canal Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 58m 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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 58m. Total distance: 194.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Brattleboro, VT to Franklin, VT covers 194.9 miles and takes about 3h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 89, I 91, Vermont Route 105. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 97.4 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 $31.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

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 3h 58m 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 Franklin, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

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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