Trip from Duxbury, VT to Brattleboro, VT

Drive Time

2h 30m

Distance

125.1 mi

201 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

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 20m ★
6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
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.

Downtown Duxbury, VT, VT

Duxbury, VT

Tom Fisk

Downtown Brattleboro, VT, VT

Brattleboro, VT

James Mirakian

Trip Overview

Traveling from Duxbury to Brattleboro covers 125.1 miles through the heart of Vermont. You can expect a drive time of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, making this a very manageable day trip. Since the journey is relatively short, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Budgeting around $20 for fuel should cover the trip comfortably in most vehicles. Because you stay within the Northeast region, you will experience consistent travel conditions throughout the entire route.

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

62.5 miles from Duxbury, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a highway-focused drive, with 98% of your time spent on major routes like I-89 and I-91. You will rely on these interstates to make efficient progress as you head south toward the Massachusetts border. Be prepared for a long, steady stretch of driving, as the longest uninterrupted segment spans 60.4 miles on I-91. The route prioritizes speed and directness over local backroads, so expect a consistent, fast-paced experience behind the wheel.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 60.4 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 around 0.3 miles in near VT 100 / Vermont Route 100.

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 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point; at 62.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | VT 100 / Vermont Route 100

At end of road, turn left onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100

Navigation decision point

5
62.4 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Take the exit toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River

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

Toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
6
62.7 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 91 South: Brattleboro

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
6
123.2 mi into trip | ~2h 25m 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
125 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in | US 5 / Canal Street

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

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Duxbury, VT to Brattleboro, VT, road signs begin pointing toward White River along the way.

White River

62.4 mi in | ~1h 14m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 91 60.4 mi 1h 9m
I 89 57.8 mi 1h 6m
U.S. Route 2 4 mi 6m
Western Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Main Street 0.4 mi 1m
High Street 0.4 mi 1m
Vermont Route 100 0.2 mi <1m
Center Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 91 — 60.4 mi, about 1h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

61 ft · 3 sec · Main Street
2

Continue on Main Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Main Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto VT 100

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Vermont Route 100
4

At end of road, turn right onto US 2

4.0 mi · 6 min · U.S. Route 2
5

Turn left onto Center Road

349 ft · 7 sec · Center Road
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
7

Merge onto I 89

58 mi · 1 hr 6 min · I 89
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
10

Merge onto I 91

60 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 91
11

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 2 Toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
12

At end of road, turn left onto VT 9

0.7 mi · 1 min · Western Avenue
13

Continue on VT 9

0.4 mi · 1 min · High Street
14

At end of road, turn right onto US 5

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Main Street
15

At end of road, turn right onto US 5

54 ft · 1 sec · Canal Street
16

Turn right

110 ft · 8 sec
17

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

With a total duration of 2.5 hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around traffic or personal preference. The route includes one recommended stop, which serves as a perfect opportunity to stretch your legs during the transition between highways. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the longer interstate stretches to ensure you don't need to detour for gas. Since you are primarily using U.S. Route 2, I-89, and I-91, navigation is straightforward and easy to follow. Taking this one designated break will help you stay refreshed for the final miles leading into Brattleboro.

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 62.5 miles from Duxbury, VT, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.4 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 62.5 miles or 1h 14m 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 Brattleboro, VT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Duxbury, 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 Duxbury, VT

This is one driving day of about 125.1 miles and 2h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Duxbury, 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 60.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 62.5 mi from Duxbury, VT · 1h 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 62.5 miles from Duxbury, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 91 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.4 miles.

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.03 one way

$40.05 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $21.95 $43.90
premium $4.83 $23.78 $47.56
diesel $5.64 $27.79 $55.59

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 37.5 0 $13.14 $6.00
Efficient EV 31.3 0 $10.95 $5.00
EV Truck/SUV 50 0 $17.51 $8.01

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Duxbury, VT

Late night in Duxbury on Monday

Local time

1:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brattleboro, VT

Late night in Brattleboro 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 Duxbury, VT to Brattleboro, VT covers 125.1 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 62.5 miles from Duxbury, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.03 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 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point; at 62.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Duxbury, VT to Brattleboro, VT, road signs begin pointing toward White River along the way.

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