Origin
Brattleboro, VT
Late night in Brattleboro on Tuesday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brattleboro, VT to Bellows Falls, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brattleboro, VT
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Bellows Falls, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward transit through Vermont, the 24.7-mile journey from Brattleboro to Bellows Falls is an ideal choice. Expect to spend about 32 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stops. You will primarily utilize I-91, supplemented by segments of U.S. Route 5 and Westminster Street to reach your destination. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel will cover the transit, keeping your travel expenses minimal. Because this route stays within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent New England atmosphere from start to finish. It is a no-fuss connection that prioritizes efficiency over exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 19.2 mi | 22m |
| U.S. Route 5 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Westminster Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Western Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Green Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Elliot Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 19.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brattleboro, VT and Bellows Falls, VT.
1
Start on this road
110 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 5
54 ft
·
3 sec
·
Canal Street
3
Turn left onto US 5
504 ft
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto Elliot Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Elliot Street
5
Turn right onto Church Street
357 ft
·
15 sec
·
Church Street
6
Turn slight left onto Green Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Street
7
Continue on VT 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge onto I 91
19 mi
·
22 min
·
I 91
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 5
Toward Westminster, Walpole New Hampshire
11
Merge onto Westminster Street
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Westminster Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 5
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
U.S. Route 5
13
Continue on US 5
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Westminster Street
14
Continue on US 5
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Westminster Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 5
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 5 / Canal Street
Turn left onto US 5 / Canal Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 5 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 5 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Church Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
6
21 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Westminster, Walpole New Hampshire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5
Toward Westminster, Walpole New Hampshire
5
21.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 5 / U.S. Route 5
At end of road, turn left onto US 5 / U.S. Route 5
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.98 one way
$7.95 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.38 | $8.75 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Bellows Falls, VT
Late night in Bellows Falls on Tuesday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily focused on highway travel, with 87% of the distance spent on high-speed roads. You will find yourself settling into a steady rhythm on I-91, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 19.2 miles. Because the interstate makes up the bulk of the journey, the drive feels direct and purposeful rather than meandering. As you transition off the highway toward the end, you will navigate U.S. Route 5 and Westminster Street, which provide a slightly different feel as you approach Bellows Falls. Overall, the experience is designed for drivers who value speed and reliable road conditions over winding backroads.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.2 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and U.S. Route 5. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 5 / Canal Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 5 / Canal Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 5 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Church 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brattleboro, VT and Bellows Falls, VT, road signs point toward Westminster and Walpole New Hampshire.
Westminster
21 mi in
|
~27m
Walpole New Hampshire
21 mi in
|
~27m
About the Cities
Starting in Brattleboro, VT
Full guide →Brattleboro is a town of 12,000 people in southern Vermont. From points south, it will most likely be the place for travelers to begin their exploration of Vermont.
Arriving in Bellows Falls, VT
Full guide →Bellows Falls is an incorporated village of 3,000 people in the town of Rockingham in southeastern Vermont. It has enjoyed a renaissance in two main areas since the turn of the millennium. The existing stock of Victorian era brick and wood frame has seen sustained restoration and an art community has taken up residence.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.2 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: near the start (US 5 / Canal Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 5 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Church Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bellows Falls, VT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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