Origin
Guilford, VT
Afternoon in Guilford on Saturday
Local time
3:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Guilford, VT to Brattleboro, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6m
Distance
2.7 mi
4 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$0
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 6m
★
6 AM
0h 6m
★
8 AM
0h 8m
10 AM
0h 7m
12 PM
0h 7m
3 PM
0h 7m
5 PM
0h 7m
8 PM
0h 6m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Guilford, VT
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Brattleboro, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Guilford, VT to Brattleboro, VT covers 2.7 miles and takes about 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Canal Street, Coolidge Highway, Guilford Center Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.1 miles on Canal Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Canal Street | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Coolidge Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Guilford Center Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Canal Street
— 2.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guilford, VT and Brattleboro, VT.
1
Start on Guilford Center Road
175 ft
·
6 sec
·
Guilford Center Road
2
Turn left onto US 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Coolidge Highway
3
Continue on US 5
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Canal Street
4
Turn sharp left
110 ft
·
8 sec
5
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 2.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 5 / Coolidge Highway
Turn left onto US 5 / Coolidge Highway
Navigation decision point
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.43 one way
$0.87 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
1 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $0.48 | $0.96 |
| premium | $4.86 | $0.52 | $1.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.60 | $1.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$0
Estimated CO2 emission: 0.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 0.8 | 0 | $0.28 | $0.13 |
| Efficient EV | 0.7 | 0 | $0.24 | $0.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.1 | 0 | $0.38 | $0.17 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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
Brattleboro, VT
Afternoon in Brattleboro on Saturday
Local time
3:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
11 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
6m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
2.7 mi in 6m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.1 mi on Canal Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 5 / Coolidge Highway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Guilford, VT to Brattleboro, VT is easy. At 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 5 / Coolidge Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6m. Total distance: 2.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.1 miles on Canal Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 5 / Coolidge Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brattleboro, VT before heading back.
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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