Spanning 125.3 miles across Vermont, this straightforward journey connects Brattleboro to Duxbury in approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Because the route is compact and efficient, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget about $20 for fuel to cover the distance, making this an economical choice for travelers. The drive primarily utilizes I-91 and I-89, ensuring a consistent pace through the Northeast region. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick getaway, the predictability of these interstates provides a stress-free travel experience.
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
62.6 miles from Brattleboro, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 91
60.6 mi
1h 10m
I 89
58 mi
1h 6m
U.S. Route 2
4 mi
6m
Western Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
Main Street
0.4 mi
1m
Green Street
0.3 mi
1m
Vermont Route 100
0.2 mi
<1m
Center Road
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 60.6 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brattleboro, VT and Duxbury, 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
61 mi·1 hr 10 min·I 91
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 89 North
11
Merge onto I 89
58 mi·1 hr 6 min·I 89
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 9Toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
13
Turn left onto Center Road
0.1 mi·13 sec·Center Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 2
4.0 mi·6 min·U.S. Route 2
15
Turn left onto VT 100
0.2 mi·17 sec·Vermont Route 100
16
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi·40 sec·Main Street
17
Continue on Main Street
61 ft·1 sec·Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Planning your departure is simple since the 2.5-hour duration offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule. With only one recommended stop, you can easily manage the trip in a single session, though taking a break around the halfway point is a smart way to keep your focus sharp. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $20 estimate assumes a standard vehicle efficiency; topping off in Brattleboro before you merge onto I-91 is a proactive way to avoid mid-trip errands. Because the vast majority of your time is spent on major highways, monitor traffic reports for I-89 specifically, as it serves as a primary artery for the region. Embracing the direct nature of this route allows you to maximize your time once you arrive in Duxbury.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.6 miles from Brattleboro, VT, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.6 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 28 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.6 miles or 1h 15m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Duxbury, 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 125.3 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 60.6 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 120.6 — 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
120.6 mi into trip|~2h 22m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 9
Toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.17 one way
$40.34 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$22.19
$44.39
premium
$4.86
$23.99
$47.99
diesel
$5.61
$27.66
$55.33
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.6
0
$13.16
$6.01
Efficient EV
31.3
0
$10.96
$5.01
EV Truck/SUV
50.1
0
$17.54
$8.02
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Late night
in Brattleboro on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Duxbury, VT
Late night
in Duxbury on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Hartford, VT
63 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
16 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
2h 30m 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...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 69.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused drive, as 98% of your travel occurs on major interstates. The route kicks off with a significant 60.6-mile stretch on I-91, which sets a steady rhythm for the first half of your trip. As you transition onto I-89 and eventually U.S. Route 2, the road maintains its high-speed character, keeping you moving quickly toward your destination. You will find that the lack of complex navigation makes this a low-effort drive, ideal for those who prefer to keep their eyes on the road rather than a map. This is a purposeful, direct connection designed for speed rather than meandering, winding backroads.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.6 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and I 89. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 5 / Canal Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 30m drive. You will face about 12 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 (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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,519 ft258 ft
Total Climb
1,379 ft
Total Descent
1,204 ft
Highest Point
1,519 ft
~107.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,262 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 125.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 60.6 miles on I 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Duxbury, VT before heading back.
