Origin
Mendon, VT
Afternoon in Mendon on Saturday
Local time
4:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mendon, 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
1h 57m
Distance
79.2 mi
127 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mendon, VT
Tim Dusenberry
Brattleboro, VT
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Mendon, VT to Brattleboro, VT covers 79.2 miles and takes about 1h 57m 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 mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.8 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.75 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
39.6 miles from Mendon, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
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 |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Vermont Route 103 North | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Western Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 25.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mendon, VT and Brattleboro, VT.
1
Start on Meadow Lake Drive
215 ft
·
12 sec
·
Meadow Lake Drive
2
Turn left onto US 4
13 mi
·
20 min
·
U.S. Route 4
3
Turn right onto VT 100
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Vermont Route 100
4
At end of road, turn left onto VT 103; VT 100
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 103 North
5
Continue on VT 103; VT 100
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pond Street
6
Turn slight left onto VT 103; VT 100
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on VT 103
10 mi
·
16 min
·
Vermont Route 103 South
8
Continue on VT 103
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Street
9
Continue on VT 103
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
10
Continue on VT 103
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Maple Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto VT 11; VT 103
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
South Main Street
12
Continue on VT 103
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 103 South
13
Continue on VT 103
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Rockingham Road
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
15
Merge onto I 91
26 mi
·
29 min
·
I 91
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2
Toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
17
At end of road, turn left onto VT 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
18
Continue on VT 9
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto US 5
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
20
At end of road, turn right onto US 5
54 ft
·
1 sec
·
Canal Street
21
Turn right
110 ft
·
8 sec
22
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 39.6 miles from Mendon, VT, or about 1h 2m 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 17 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.6 miles or 1h 2m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brattleboro, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Mendon, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mendon, VT
This is one driving day of about 79.2 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Mendon, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.6 miles from Mendon, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 42 and 79.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
42 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
4
51.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
6
77.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m 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
79 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
|
US 5 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 5 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
79.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
|
US 5 / Canal Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 5 / Canal Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.75 one way
$25.50 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $14.03 | $28.06 |
| premium | $4.86 | $15.17 | $30.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.49 | $34.97 |
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: 27.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.32 | $3.80 |
| Efficient EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.09 | $5.07 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
4:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
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
1h 57m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 13.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
79.2 mi in 1h 57m, mostly highway — 25.8 mi of that is on I 91.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.8 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 42 miles in near VT 11; VT 103 / South Main Street.
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 1h 57m 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 42 miles (VT 11; VT 103 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 51.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 77.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,076 ft
258 ft
Total Climb
1,402 ft
Total Descent
2,171 ft
Highest Point
2,076 ft
~5.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,818 ft
Notable High Points
2,076 ft at ~5.7 miles
+912 ft prominence
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 79.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.8 miles on I 91. 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: at 42 miles (VT 11; VT 103 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 51.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 77.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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