Origin
Newbury, VT
Late night in Newbury on Monday
Local time
1:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newbury, VT to Brattleboro, VT
Drive Time
2h 3m
Distance
99.3 mi
160 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
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6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newbury, VT
Andrea Davis
Brattleboro, VT
James Mirakian
Trip Overview
Traveling from Newbury to Brattleboro covers 99.3 miles of Vermont terrain, making for a straightforward journey that typically takes 2 hours and 3 minutes. Because the trip is short and efficient, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $16 on fuel for the trek, keeping your travel costs predictable. By sticking primarily to I-91, you will navigate the Northeast region with ease. This route is an ideal choice if you prioritize a direct, highway-focused drive between these two Vermont towns.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
49.7 miles from Newbury, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive is defined by its efficiency, with 92% of the journey taking place on highways. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-91, which accounts for a significant 88.3-mile uninterrupted stretch. While you start your trip on Upper Plain and spend some time on U.S. Route 5 South, the experience is largely a high-speed interstate commute. Expect a consistent pace behind the wheel as you transit through the region. The road’s personality is practical and functional, designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal complexity.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 88.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and U.S. Route 5 South. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 8.2 miles in near VT 25 / Waits River Road.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Newbury, VT to Brattleboro, VT is easy. At 2h 3m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.2 miles (VT 25 / Waits River Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
8.2 mi into trip
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~14m in
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VT 25 / Waits River Road
Turn right onto VT 25 / Waits River Road
Navigation decision point
6
8.9 mi into trip
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~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 91 South: Fairlee, White River Junction
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 91 South: Fairlee, White River Junctio...
6
97.5 mi into trip
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~1h 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
99.1 mi into trip
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~2h 2m in
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US 5 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 5 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
99.3 mi into trip
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~2h 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 Newbury, VT to Brattleboro, VT, road signs begin pointing toward White River Junction along the way.
White River Junction
8.9 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 88.3 mi | 1h 42m |
| U.S. Route 5 South | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Upper Plain | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Lower Plain | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Western Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Waits River Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street South | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 88.3 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newbury, VT and Brattleboro, VT.
1
Start on Chapel Street
35 ft
·
1 sec
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Chapel Street
2
Turn right onto US 5
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street South
3
Continue on US 5
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 5 South
4
Continue on US 5
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Upper Plain
5
Continue on US 5
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
6
Continue on US 5
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower Plain
7
Turn right onto VT 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Waits River Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 91 South: Fairlee, White River Junction
9
Merge onto I 91
88 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
·
I 91
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2
Toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
11
At end of road, turn left onto VT 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
12
Continue on VT 9
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 5
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 5
54 ft
·
1 sec
·
Canal Street
15
Turn right
110 ft
·
8 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. There are no mandatory stops required to complete the 99.3-mile distance, allowing you to cruise through in one go if you prefer. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Newbury, as the $16 budget assumes a direct route with little idling. Because the drive is heavily reliant on I-91, check traffic reports for that specific corridor before heading out. Taking advantage of the route's simplicity is your best bet for a stress-free arrival in 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.7 miles from Newbury, VT, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.3 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.7 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 39m
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 Newbury, 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 Newbury, VT
This is one driving day of about 99.3 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Newbury, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 91 for about 88.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.7 mi from Newbury, VT · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 49.7 miles from Newbury, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 91 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.3 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
$15.90 one way
$31.79 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $17.42 | $34.85 |
| premium | $4.83 | $18.87 | $37.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.06 | $44.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.43 | $4.77 |
| Efficient EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.69 | $3.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.90 | $6.36 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Brattleboro, VT
Late night in Brattleboro on Monday
Local time
1:40 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
1 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 3m 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 Newbury, VT to Brattleboro, VT covers 99.3 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, U.S. Route 5 South, Upper Plain. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.7 miles from Newbury, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.90 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.
The drive from Newbury, VT to Brattleboro, VT is easy. At 2h 3m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.2 miles (VT 25 / Waits River Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Newbury, VT to Brattleboro, VT, road signs begin pointing toward White River Junction along the way.
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