Traveling from Brattleboro to Craftsbury covers 155.6 miles of Vermont landscape in roughly 3 hours and 14 minutes. Because this route is a straightforward, highway-focused drive, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $25 for fuel to complete the journey. By sticking primarily to I-91, U.S. Route 2 West, and Vermont Route 15, you can efficiently navigate through the Northeast region. It is a practical route that favors speed over backroads, making it ideal if you want to reach your destination without unnecessary detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77.8 miles from Brattleboro, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 33m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 91
121.4 mi
2h 20m
Vermont Route 15
12.5 mi
18m
U.S. Route 2 West
9.5 mi
10m
Craftsbury Road
4.5 mi
7m
Eligo Lake Road
1.9 mi
3m
South Craftsbury Road
1.8 mi
4m
Wolcott Street
0.7 mi
<1m
Vermont Route 14
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 121.4 mi, about 2h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brattleboro, VT and Craftsbury, VT.
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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
121 mi·2 hr 20 min·I 91
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 21Toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
11
Turn right onto US 2
9.5 mi·10 min·U.S. Route 2 West
12
Turn right onto VT 15
12 mi·18 min·Vermont Route 15
13
Continue on VT 15
0.2 mi·20 sec·Mill Street
14
Turn left onto VT 15
517 ft·11 sec·South Main Street
15
Turn right onto VT 14; VT 15
0.7 mi·58 sec·Wolcott Street
16
Continue on VT 14; VT 15
0.5 mi·44 sec·Vermont Route 15 West
17
Turn right onto VT 14
4.5 mi·7 min·Craftsbury Road
18
Continue on VT 14
1.9 mi·3 min·Eligo Lake Road
19
Continue on VT 14
0.6 mi·1 min·Vermont Route 14
20
Turn right onto South Craftsbury Road
1.8 mi·4 min·South Craftsbury Road
21
Turn right onto Creek Road
297 ft·8 sec·Creek Road
22
Turn right onto Town Garage Road
43 ft·3 sec·Town Garage Road
23
Arrive at destination
Town Garage Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. While you only need one planned stop to complete the 155.6-mile trip comfortably, consider timing your break to coincide with your transition off I-91. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during that long 121.4-mile interstate stretch to ensure you are ready for the final, slower-paced leg on local roads. Starting your drive in the morning will help you avoid potential afternoon traffic near larger hubs. Taking this trip in a single day is entirely manageable, leaving you plenty of time to settle into Craftsbury by the evening.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.8 miles from Brattleboro, VT, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 121.4 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 34 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.8 miles or 1h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Craftsbury, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brattleboro, 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 Brattleboro, VT
This is one driving day of about 155.6 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Brattleboro, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 91 for about 121.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 123.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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|US 5 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 5 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Elliot Street
Turn left onto Elliot Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Church Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
6
123.1 mi into trip|~2h 25m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 21
Toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.05 one way
$50.10 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$27.56
$55.12
premium
$4.86
$29.80
$59.59
diesel
$5.61
$34.35
$68.71
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.7
0
$16.34
$7.47
Efficient EV
38.9
0
$13.61
$6.22
EV Truck/SUV
62.2
0
$21.78
$9.96
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Brattleboro, VT
Night
in Brattleboro on Saturday
Local time
9:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Craftsbury, VT
Night
in Craftsbury on Saturday
Local time
9:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Newbury, VT
78 mi in
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
3h 14m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is defined by its efficiency, with 93% of the journey spent on highways. You will spend the vast majority of your time on a 121.4-mile stretch along I-91, which serves as the backbone of your drive. Once you transition off the interstate and onto U.S. Route 2 West and Vermont Route 15, the character of the road shifts away from the high-speed interstate grind. Expect a consistent, predictable pace for most of the trip, allowing you to settle into a rhythm behind the wheel. The experience is functional and direct, prioritizing time-saving transit across the state.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 121.4 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Vermont Route 15. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 5 / Canal Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brattleboro, VT to Craftsbury, VT is easy. At 3h 14m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 0.1 miles (Elliot 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 Brattleboro, VT to Craftsbury, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Montpelier along the way.
Montpelier
123.1 mi in|~2h 25m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 14m. Total distance: 155.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 121.4 miles on I 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 0.1 miles (Elliot Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Craftsbury, VT, but most travelers stay overnight.
