Origin
Hinesburg, VT
Night in Hinesburg on Sunday
Local time
11:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hinesburg, VT to Brattleboro, VT
Drive Time
3h 4m
Distance
153.7 mi
247 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 53m
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6 AM
3h 4m
8 AM
3h 27m
10 AM
3h 12m
12 PM
3h 10m
3 PM
3h 13m
5 PM
3h 26m
8 PM
2h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hinesburg, VT
Marta Wave
Brattleboro, VT
James Mirakian
Trip Overview
Traveling from Hinesburg to Brattleboro covers 153.7 miles across the heart of Vermont. You can easily complete this journey in about 3 hours and 4 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $25, the drive is quite economical for a solo traveler or a small group. You will navigate primarily via I-89 and I-91, which provide a reliable connection between the northern and southern parts of the state. Since the entire route is contained within Vermont, you will experience a consistent Northeastern feel throughout the trip. It is a straightforward, practical route that prioritizes efficiency for those looking to reach their destination without unnecessary detours.
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
76.9 miles from Hinesburg, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 96% of your travel occurring on major interstates. You should be prepared for a consistent pace, particularly during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 82.9 miles on I-89. While the journey begins with shorter segments on Vermont Route 116, the character of the drive shifts quickly once you merge onto the interstate system. Expect a steady, predictable experience behind the wheel that favors speed and directness over technical backroads. Because the vast majority of the route consists of high-speed transit, you will find it easy to maintain a steady rhythm as you head south.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 82.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 91.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 4m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 91.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 151.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
91.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m 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
91.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
6
151.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 58m 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
4
153.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 3m in
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US 5 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 5 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
153.7 mi into trip
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~3h 3m in
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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 Hinesburg, VT to Brattleboro, VT, road signs begin pointing toward White River along the way.
White River
91.1 mi in
|
~1h 48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 82.9 mi | 1h 35m |
| I 91 | 60.4 mi | 1h 9m |
| Vermont Route 116 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Saint George Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Vermont Route 2A | 2 mi | 2m |
| Western Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 82.9 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinesburg, VT and Brattleboro, VT.
1
Start on VT 116
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 116
2
Turn right onto VT 2A
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 2A
3
Continue on VT 2A
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Saint George Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
5
Merge onto I 89
83 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
I 89
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
8
Merge onto I 91
60 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
I 91
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2
Toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
10
At end of road, turn left onto VT 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
11
Continue on VT 9
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
12
At end of road, turn right onto US 5
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 5
54 ft
·
1 sec
·
Canal Street
14
Turn right
110 ft
·
8 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To keep your travel efficient, aim to leave in the morning so you can arrive in Brattleboro with plenty of daylight left. Given the 3-hour duration, you only need to plan for one strategic stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Since the route is dominated by interstate driving, keep a close watch on your fuel levels before merging onto the longer stretches of I-89 to avoid unnecessary exits. The flexibility of a one-day trip allows you to adjust your departure time based on local traffic patterns, so check your navigation app before heading out from Hinesburg. Taking advantage of the single stop halfway through will help you stay alert during the longer highway portions of the drive.
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 76.9 miles from Hinesburg, VT, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.9 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.9 miles or 1h 31m 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 28m
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 Hinesburg, 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 Hinesburg, VT
This is one driving day of about 153.7 miles and 3h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hinesburg, 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 82.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.9 mi from Hinesburg, VT · 1h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.9 miles from Hinesburg, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 89 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.9 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
$24.60 one way
$49.21 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $26.97 | $53.94 |
| premium | $4.83 | $29.22 | $58.43 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.15 | $68.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.1 | 0 | $16.14 | $7.38 |
| Efficient EV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.45 | $6.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.5 | 0 | $21.52 | $9.84 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Brattleboro, VT
Night in Brattleboro on Sunday
Local time
11:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
68°F
Wilton, NY
77 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
2 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 4m 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 Hinesburg, VT to Brattleboro, VT covers 153.7 miles and takes about 3h 4m 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 116. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.9 miles from Hinesburg, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.60 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 4m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 91.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 151.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Hinesburg, VT to Brattleboro, VT, road signs begin pointing toward White River along the way.
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