Road Trips from Brattleboro, VT
Planning a weekend escape from Brattleboro? You've got options for quick drives or longer explorations. Most routes here are under 3.5 hours, favoring mostly highway with some gently rolling terrain as you head north. All these drives offer access to Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, making nature a central theme. Whether you want a short, easy day trip or a slightly longer drive to a more remote spot, there's a route that fits.
Total Routes
31
Shortest
1.7h
With Parks Nearby
31
Under 2 hours
Bethel, VT
1h 48m87.8 mi one way
This 1.8-hour drive to Bethel is one of the closest options, covering 87.8 miles. It features mostly flat terrain and a solid drive score of 7. Like many other nearby destinations, it provides access to Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, making it a convenient nature-focused day trip.
Bradford, VT
1h 50m90.9 mi one way
Bradford is a 1.8-hour drive away, covering 90.9 miles. This route shares the 'mostly highway' profile and a drive score of 7 with several other choices. It’s a straightforward trip with mostly flat terrain and includes access to Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park.
Royalton, VT
1h 43m82.5 mi one way
At 82.5 miles and 1.7 hours, Royalton is the shortest drive among these options. It maintains a 'mostly highway' profile with a drive score of 7 and mostly flat terrain. You'll also have access to Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park.
Full-day getaway
28 total in this range
Ferrisburgh, VT
3h 5m121.6 mi one way
This 3.1-hour drive to Ferrisburgh covers 121.6 miles and offers a higher drive score of 9. The terrain shifts to gently rolling, providing a different feel than the flatter routes. It's a longer option than many, but still grants access to Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park.
Cornwall, VT
2h 46m106 mi one way
Cornwall is a 2.8-hour drive, covering 106 miles with a strong drive score of 9. The terrain here is gently rolling, offering a more varied landscape compared to the flatter options. Access to Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is included.
Bristol, VT
2h 57m115.8 mi one way
This 3-hour drive to Bristol spans 115.8 miles and boasts a drive score of 9. The gently rolling terrain provides a pleasant change from flatter drives. It's a longer trip than some but offers the benefit of nearby access to Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park.
Starksboro, VT
3h 11m124.4 mi one way
Starksboro is one of the longer drives at 3.2 hours, covering 124.4 miles with a high drive score of 9. The terrain is gently rolling, and like other northern destinations, it provides access to Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park.
Craftsbury, VT
3h 14m155.6 mi one way
This 3.2-hour drive to Craftsbury is the longest option, spanning 155.6 miles. It has a drive score of 8 and features gently rolling terrain. Access to Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is a consistent perk across many of these routes.
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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
The mostly flat and gently rolling terrains are accessible, with Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park offering early green views.
Summer
All routes are viable for exploring the gently rolling terrain and visiting Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park.
Fall
The gently rolling terrain and access to Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park make these drives ideal for leaf-peeping.
Winter
Most highway routes remain passable, though the gently rolling terrain might present more challenges depending on conditions.
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