Traveling from Brattleboro to Ferrisburgh covers 121.6 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 5 minutes to complete. Because this route is a manageable drive, you can easily tackle it as a single-day trip without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-91, Vermont Route 103 North, and US 7 to reach your destination. Budgeting approximately $19 for fuel should keep you covered for the duration of the journey. Since both towns are situated within the Northeast region, you will remain in a familiar environment throughout your transit. It is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that works well for those looking to get from point A to point B efficiently.
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
60.8 miles from Brattleboro, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 7
37 mi
1h 1m
Vermont Route 103 North
29.2 mi
44m
I 91
24.9 mi
28m
North Pleasant Street
10.2 mi
13m
Rockingham Road
7.3 mi
10m
U.S. Route 7
3.1 mi
4m
Vermont Route 103 South
2.5 mi
4m
Ethan Allen Highway
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 7
— 37 mi, about 1h 1m
Traffic on I-91
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 17 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~627 veh/hr typical
· worst 799
Quietest
1 AM
~32 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
19.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 32 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brattleboro, VT and Ferrisburgh, 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
25 mi·28 min·I 91
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi·59 sec
Exit 6Toward US 5: Rockingham, Rutland
11
Turn left onto US 5
7.3 mi·10 min·Rockingham Road
12
Continue on VT 103
2.5 mi·4 min·Vermont Route 103 South
13
Continue on VT 11; VT 103
0.4 mi·59 sec·South Main Street
14
Turn right onto VT 103
0.1 mi·25 sec·Maple Street
15
Continue on VT 103
0.7 mi·1 min·Depot Street
16
Continue on VT 103
0.6 mi·1 min·North Street
17
Continue on VT 103
10 mi·16 min·Vermont Route 103 North
18
Continue on VT 103
1.1 mi·3 min·Main Street
19
Continue on VT 103; VT 100
0.6 mi·1 min·Pond Street
20
Continue on VT 103; VT 100
19 mi·28 min·Vermont Route 103 North
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Turn right onto US 7
37 mi·1 hr 1 min·US 7
22
Enter roundabout onto US 7
375 ft·14 sec·North Pleasant Street
23
Continue on US 7
10 mi·13 min·North Pleasant Street
24
Continue on US 7
3.1 mi·4 min·U.S. Route 7
25
Continue on US 7
1.6 mi·2 min·Ethan Allen Highway
26
Arrive at destination
US 7
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal schedule. While the trip is easily completed in one go, scheduling at least one stop will help you break up the 121.6-mile trek and stay refreshed behind the wheel. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge when transitioning between the major highways, as service availability can fluctuate along the various road segments. Given the highway-heavy nature of the route, try to avoid peak commuter hours to ensure a smoother transition between the connecting highways. Planning for a single, intentional break will make the 3-hour duration feel significantly less demanding.
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 60.8 miles from Brattleboro, VT, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37 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 27 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.8 miles or 1h 30m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ferrisburgh, 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 121.6 miles and 3h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 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 US 7 for about 37 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.7 — 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
26.7 mi into trip|~33m in
Take the exit toward US 5: Rockingham, Rutland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward US 5: Rockingham, Rutland
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.50 one way
$42.99 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$23.54
$47.09
premium
$5.29
$25.32
$50.64
diesel
$5.35
$25.61
$51.23
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.5
0
$12.77
$5.84
Efficient EV
30.4
0
$10.64
$4.86
EV Truck/SUV
48.6
0
$17.02
$7.78
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Brattleboro, VT
Afternoon
in Brattleboro on Wednesday
Local time
3:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Sunny
NE 2 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Ferrisburgh, VT
Afternoon
in Ferrisburgh on Wednesday
Local time
3:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Sunny
N 10 mph11% chanceLive forecast
70°F
Ludlow, VT
61 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
5 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 5m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 54.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily weighted toward highway travel, with about 80% of your time spent on faster thoroughfares. You will experience a blend of interstate cruising and highway driving, providing a consistent pace for the majority of the 3-hour journey. Be prepared for a 37-mile stretch on US 7, which serves as the longest uninterrupted segment of the trip. The transition between I-91, Vermont Route 103, and US 7 means the road surface and traffic patterns will shift as you move through the state. Expect a functional, high-speed experience that prioritizes steady progress over technical backroad maneuvering.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37 mi on US 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 7 and Vermont Route 103 North. 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 Ferrisburgh, VT is easy. At 3h 5m with 80% 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,243 ft199 ft
Total Climb
1,031 ft
Total Descent
1,090 ft
Highest Point
1,243 ft
~60.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,044 ft
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 Ferrisburgh, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Rutland along the way.
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.
Top landmarks
•Union Station — railway station in Brattleboro, Vermont
•Brattleboro Retreat — private not-for-profit mental health and addictions hospital in Brattleboro, Ver...
•Brooks House — built for hotelier George Brooks in Brattleboro, Vermont, United States
The longest stretch is about 37 miles on US 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Ferrisburgh, VT, but most travelers stay overnight.
