Spanning 141.4 miles across Vermont, this trip from Brattleboro to Huntington is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 6 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, it functions perfectly as a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $23 for fuel to cover the distance. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, including I-91, I-89, and the Theodore Roosevelt Highway. Whether you are heading north for a weekend getaway or a quick change of scenery, the trip is efficient and easy to navigate.
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
70.7 miles from Brattleboro, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
62.9 mi
1h 12m
I 91
60.6 mi
1h 10m
Theodore Roosevelt Highway
5.6 mi
8m
U.S. Route 2
3.5 mi
5m
Wes White Hill
3.1 mi
11m
Pond Road
1.4 mi
5m
Western Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
Bridge Street
0.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 62.9 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brattleboro, VT and Huntington, 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
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
63 mi·1 hr 12 min·I 89
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 10Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
13
Turn left onto VT 100
0.5 mi·1 min·Vermont Route 100
14
Enter roundabout onto North Main Street
40 ft·1 sec·North Main Street
15
Continue on North Main Street
0.3 mi·50 sec·North Main Street
16
Continue on US 2
3.5 mi·5 min·U.S. Route 2
17
Continue on US 2
5.6 mi·8 min·Theodore Roosevelt Highway
18
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi·26 sec·East Main Street
19
Turn left onto Cochran Road
0.3 mi·45 sec·Cochran Road
20
Turn left onto Wes White Hill
3.1 mi·11 min·Wes White Hill
21
Continue on Pond Road
1.4 mi·5 min·Pond Road
22
Continue on Bridge Street
0.6 mi·2 min·Bridge Street
23
Turn left onto East Street
244 ft·10 sec·East Street
24
Turn slight left onto Main Road
341 ft·9 sec·Main Road
25
Turn right onto Raven Ridge
104 ft·5 sec·Raven Ridge
26
Turn right
321 ft·23 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. With only one recommended stop planned, you can easily reach Huntington in one go, but consider pacing yourself to break up the 3-hour journey. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the longer stretches of I-89 to ensure you aren't caught off guard between exits. Because the route is dominated by highway travel, checking traffic reports for I-89 and I-91 before you head out is a smart way to ensure a smooth transition. Taking advantage of the single stop allows you to stretch your legs and stay fresh for the final leg of the drive.
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 70.7 miles from Brattleboro, VT, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.9 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 31 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.7 miles or 1h 25m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huntington, 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 141.4 miles and 3h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 89 for about 62.9 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 135.9 — 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
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 5 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 5 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Church Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
6
125.5 mi into trip|~2h 28m in
Take the exit toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10
Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
5
135.9 mi into trip|~2h 45m in|Cochran Road
Turn left onto Cochran Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.76 one way
$45.53 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$25.05
$50.09
premium
$4.86
$27.08
$54.16
diesel
$5.61
$31.22
$62.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.4
0
$14.85
$6.79
Efficient EV
35.4
0
$12.37
$5.66
EV Truck/SUV
56.6
0
$19.80
$9.05
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (65% 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
Huntington, VT
Night
in Huntington on Saturday
Local time
9:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
9 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
3h 6m 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
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 68.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 90% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm on the interstates, encountering your longest uninterrupted stretch of 62.9 miles while traveling along I-89. The transition between the primary interstates and the Theodore Roosevelt Highway shifts the pace, moving you from major transit corridors toward your destination. While the drive is characterized by its interstate efficiency, the mix of roads ensures you stay engaged behind the wheel. Expect a consistent, functional experience that prioritizes speed and directness over winding backroads.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.9 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and I 91. 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 3h 6m drive. You will face about 14 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 0.2 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.
On the drive from Brattleboro, VT to Huntington, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Stowe along the way.
Stowe
125.5 mi in|~2h 28m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 6m. Total distance: 141.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 62.9 miles on I 89. 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 0.2 miles (Church 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 Huntington, VT, but most travelers stay overnight.
