Road Trips from Brattleboro, VT
From Brattleboro, you can easily plan a quick day trip or a longer excursion. The routes generally stick to mostly highway, with mostly flat to gently rolling terrain, making for smooth drives. Most options are under three hours, and all include access to Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park, offering a consistent natural escape. You have a range of distances, from under 100 miles to over 150, giving you flexibility for how much time you want to spend on the road.
Total Routes
31
Shortest
1.7h
With Parks Nearby
31
Under 2 hours
Bethel, VT
1h 48m87.8 mi one way
This is one of your closest options at 87.8 miles and 1.8 hours. It features mostly flat terrain and a drive score of 7, similar to Bradford and Royalton. Like those, it offers access to Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park.
Bradford, VT
1h 50m90.9 mi one way
At 90.9 miles and 1.8 hours, this route offers a drive score of 7 with mostly flat terrain. It's a straightforward trip, comparable to Bethel and Royalton in distance and drive characteristics, and includes access to Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park.
Royalton, VT
1h 43m82.5 mi one way
This pick covers 82.5 miles and takes about 1.7 hours, making it one of the shortest options. The terrain is mostly flat, and the drive score is 7. It shares similarities with Bethel and Bradford and provides access to Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park.
Full-day getaway
28 total in this range
Ferrisburgh, VT
3h 5m121.6 mi one way
For a slightly longer drive, Ferrisburgh is 121.6 miles and takes 3.1 hours. The terrain shifts to gently rolling, and the drive score increases to 9, indicating a more engaging route than the shorter, flatter options. You'll also have access to Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park.
Cornwall, VT
2h 46m106 mi one way
This drive is 106 miles and takes 2.8 hours. The terrain is gently rolling, offering a bit more variation than the flatter routes, and the drive score is a solid 9. This option, like others, includes access to Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park.
Bristol, VT
2h 57m115.8 mi one way
Bristol is a 115.8-mile drive taking 3 hours. Expect gently rolling terrain and a higher drive score of 9, suggesting a more dynamic route compared to the routes closer to Brattleboro. Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park is accessible from this route.
Starksboro, VT
3h 11m124.4 mi one way
At 124.4 miles and 3.2 hours, this is one of the longer day trip options. The gently rolling terrain and drive score of 9 make for an interesting journey. Like all routes from Brattleboro, Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park is nearby.
Craftsbury, VT
3h 14m155.6 mi one way
This is your longest option, covering 155.6 miles and taking 3.2 hours. While the drive score is slightly lower at 8 than some of the 3-hour routes, the gently rolling terrain provides a pleasant experience. Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park is accessible from this destination.
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Ferrisburgh, VT
3h 5m121.6 mi one way
Cornwall, VT
2h 46m106 mi one way
Bristol, VT
2h 57m115.8 mi one way
Starksboro, VT
3h 11m124.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat to gently rolling terrain on these highway-focused routes, spring drives will offer clear roads and access to Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park.
Summer
The mostly flat and gently rolling terrain is ideal for summer drives, all providing access to Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park for outdoor enjoyment.
Fall
Gently rolling terrain on these highway routes makes for scenic fall drives, with Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park consistently available.
Winter
These mostly highway routes with flat to gently rolling terrain are suitable for winter travel, and Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park remains accessible.
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