Origin
Brookfield, VT
Late night in Brookfield on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookfield, VT to Orange, VT
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
36m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
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6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookfield, VT
James Mirakian
Orange, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brookfield, VT to Orange, VT covers 18.5 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Stone Road, Route 65, Route 14 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.98 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
9.3 miles from Brookfield, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 18.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Stone Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Brookfield, VT to Orange, VT is easy. At 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brookfield, VT to Orange, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 65 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 14 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Meadow Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Graniteville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Robar Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clough Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Drury Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Stone Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookfield, VT and Orange, VT.
1
Start on the route
33 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Stone Road
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
Stone Road
3
Turn left onto Vermont Route 65
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 65
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 14
7.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Vermont Route 14
5
Turn right onto Meadow Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Meadow Street
6
Continue on Graniteville Road
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Graniteville Road
7
Turn right onto Robar Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Robar Road
8
Turn left onto Clough Road
338 ft
·
15 sec
·
Clough Road
9
Continue on Drury Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
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Drury Hill Road
10
Turn right onto Donahue Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Donahue Road
11
Continue on Waterman Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
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Waterman Street
12
At the end of the road, turn right
69 ft
·
9 sec
13
Turn left onto Washington Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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Washington Road
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Barre Road
43 ft
·
1 sec
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East Barre Road
15
Exit the roundabout onto East Barre Road
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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East Barre Road
16
Continue on Orange Road
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
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Orange Road
17
Continue on William Scott Memorial Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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William Scott Memorial Highway
18
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 9.3 miles from Brookfield, VT, or about 18m 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 18.5 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.3 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orange, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brookfield, 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 Brookfield, VT
This is one driving day of about 18.5 miles and 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brookfield, 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 9.3 mi from Brookfield, VT · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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
Arriving in Orange, VT
The final approach into Orange, 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 Orange, 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
$2.98 one way
$5.96 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Orange, VT
Late night in Orange on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Peru, NY
9 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
22 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
36m 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 Brookfield, VT to Orange, VT covers 18.5 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Stone Road, Route 65, Route 14. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.3 miles from Brookfield, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.98 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.
The drive from Brookfield, VT to Orange, VT is easy. At 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brookfield, VT to Orange, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brookfield, VT to Orange, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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