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Trip from Chittenden, VT to Brattleboro, VT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 7m

Distance

83.6 mi

135 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 59m ★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m

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

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Downtown Chittenden, VT, VT

Chittenden, VT

Andrea Davis

town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Brattleboro, VT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Chittenden, VT to Brattleboro, VT covers 83.6 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 91, Vermont Route 100, U.S. Route 4 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.8 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.46 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.

Midpoint

41.8 miles from Chittenden, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 83.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 7m highway drive covering 83.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and Vermont Route 100. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.8 miles on I 91.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 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 25.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Vermont Route 100. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Holden Road.

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 2h 7m 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 (Holden Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (US 4 / U.S. Route 4): Navigation decision point; at 46.5 miles (VT 11; VT 103 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Holden Road

Turn left onto Holden Road

Navigation decision point

4
4.5 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 4 / U.S. Route 4

At end of road, turn left onto US 4 / U.S. Route 4

Navigation decision point

5
46.5 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | VT 11; VT 103 / South Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto VT 11; VT 103 / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

6
81.8 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Take the exit toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington

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

Exit 2 Toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
5
83.6 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in | US 5 / Canal Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 5 / Canal Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 91 25.8 mi 29m
Vermont Route 100 14.1 mi 20m
U.S. Route 4 13.2 mi 20m
Vermont Route 103 South 12.9 mi 20m
Rockingham Road 6.3 mi 9m
Chittenden Road 1.7 mi 3m
Meadow Lake Drive 1.6 mi 3m
Main Street 1.3 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 91 — 25.8 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

19 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Holden Road

158 ft · 6 sec · Holden Road
3

Turn slight right onto Mountain Top Road

72 ft · 3 sec · Mountain Top Road
4

Continue on Mountain Top Road

125 ft · 5 sec · Mountain Top Road
5

Continue on East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Pittsford - Chittenden Road
6

Continue on Chittenden Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Chittenden Road
7

Turn left onto Meadow Lake Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Meadow Lake Drive
8

Continue on Meadowlake Drive

489 ft · 11 sec · Meadowlake Drive
9

Continue on Meadow Lake Drive

1.0 mi · 2 min · Meadow Lake Drive
10

At end of road, turn left onto US 4

13 mi · 20 min · U.S. Route 4
11

Turn right onto VT 100

14 mi · 20 min · Vermont Route 100
12

At end of road, turn left onto VT 103; VT 100

1.1 mi · 1 min · Vermont Route 103 North
13

Continue on VT 103; VT 100

0.6 mi · 1 min · Pond Street
14

Turn slight left onto VT 103; VT 100

1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
15

Continue on VT 103

10 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 103 South
16

Continue on VT 103

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Street
17

Continue on VT 103

0.7 mi · 1 min · Depot Street
18

Continue on VT 103

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Maple Street
19

At end of road, turn left onto VT 11; VT 103

0.4 mi · 55 sec · South Main Street
20

Continue on VT 103

2.5 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 103 South
21

Continue on VT 103

6.3 mi · 9 min · Rockingham Road
22

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
23

Merge onto I 91

26 mi · 29 min · I 91
24

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 2 Toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
25

At end of road, turn left onto VT 9

0.7 mi · 1 min · Western Avenue
26

Continue on VT 9

0.4 mi · 1 min · High Street
27

At end of road, turn right onto US 5

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Main Street
28

At end of road, turn right onto US 5

54 ft · 1 sec · Canal Street
29

Turn right

110 ft · 8 sec
30

Arrive at 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 41.8 miles from Chittenden, VT, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.8 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 18 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.8 miles or 1h 9m 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 50m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Chittenden, 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 Chittenden, VT

This is one driving day of about 83.6 miles and 2h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Chittenden, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 91 for about 25.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.8 mi from Chittenden, VT · 1h 9m into the drive

market town in Shropshire, England

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ludlow, VT

42 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.

Popular next leg

Ludlow, VT to Brattleboro, VT

49.9 mi · 1h 12m

Pacing Suggestions

Bethel, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ludlow, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.9 miles from Chittenden, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Brattleboro, VT

The final approach into Brattleboro, 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 Brattleboro, VT.

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

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...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 17.3
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.46 one way

$26.92 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $14.81 $29.62
premium $4.86 $16.01 $32.02
diesel $5.61 $18.46 $36.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.1 0 $8.78 $4.01
Efficient EV 20.9 0 $7.31 $3.34
EV Truck/SUV 33.4 0 $11.70 $5.35

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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

Chittenden, VT

Evening in Chittenden on Thursday

Local time

6:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brattleboro, VT

Evening in Brattleboro on Thursday

Local time

6:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

36°F

Ludlow, VT

42 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

9 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

2h 7m 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 Chittenden, VT to Brattleboro, VT covers 83.6 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, Vermont Route 100, U.S. Route 4. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.8 miles from Chittenden, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.46 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 7m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Holden Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (US 4 / U.S. Route 4): Navigation decision point; at 46.5 miles (VT 11; VT 103 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Chittenden, VT to Brattleboro, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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