Origin
Rockingham, VT
Morning in Rockingham on Friday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockingham, VT to Brattleboro, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockingham, VT
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Brattleboro, VT
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Trip Overview
Rockingham, VT to Brattleboro, VT is 29.3 miles and takes about 38m via I 91, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brevity and focus on highway travel, this drive is best suited for those looking for a quick, straightforward connection between these locations. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making it an efficient option for onward travel or a brief transit.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is overwhelmingly focused on highway travel, with an 88% highway share. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 25.8 miles on I 91, which forms the backbone of this journey. Expect a smooth, fast-paced drive for the majority of the trip, allowing for steady progress. The road primarily consists of interstate driving, offering a consistent experience with minimal deviations.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 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 25.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Rockingham Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Meeting House Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Meeting House Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 27.5 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
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Meeting House Road
Turn right onto Meeting House Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
6
27.5 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
29.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 5 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 5 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
29.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 5 / Canal Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 5 / Canal Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Rockingham, VT to Brattleboro, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Bennington along the way.
Bennington
27.5 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 25.8 mi | 29m |
| Rockingham Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Western Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Meeting House Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Rockingham Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Canal Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 25.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockingham, VT and Brattleboro, VT.
1
Start on Rockingham Hill Road
107 ft
·
8 sec
·
Rockingham Hill Road
2
Turn right onto Meeting House Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Meeting House Road
3
Turn right onto VT 103
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockingham Road
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
5
Merge onto I 91
26 mi
·
29 min
·
I 91
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2
Toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
7
At end of road, turn left onto VT 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
8
Continue on VT 9
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 5
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 5
54 ft
·
1 sec
·
Canal Street
11
Turn right
110 ft
·
8 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.72 one way
$9.43 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Morning in Brattleboro on Friday
Local time
8:13 AM
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
38m 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 Rockingham, VT to Brattleboro, VT covers 29.3 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, Rockingham Road, Western Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.7 miles from Rockingham, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.72 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.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Meeting House Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Rockingham, VT to Brattleboro, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Bennington along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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