Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
59.3 mi
95 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Mount Holly, VT
Andrea Davis
Brattleboro to Mount Holly is 59.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via I 91 and Vermont Route 103 North, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Vermont, moving you from the southeastern part of the state up towards the Green Mountains. Given its relatively short distance and highway profile, it’s a straightforward trip for a single day. You’ll find it’s a practical way to cover ground efficiently within the Northeast region. Plan for a drive that emphasizes getting you to your destination with minimal fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 24.9 mi | 28m |
| Vermont Route 103 North | 18.5 mi | 29m |
| Rockingham Road | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| Vermont Route 103 South | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Depot Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pond Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Western Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 23 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~616 veh/hr typical · worst 846
Quietest
1 AM
~31 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
19.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 70 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Brattleboro, VT and Mount Holly, VT.
Start on this road
Turn left onto US 5
Turn left onto US 5
Turn left onto Elliot Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Turn slight left onto Green Street
Continue on VT 9
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 91
Take the exit
Turn left onto US 5
Continue on VT 103
Continue on VT 11; VT 103
Turn right onto VT 103
Continue on VT 103
Continue on VT 103
Continue on VT 103
Continue on VT 103
Continue on VT 103; VT 100
Continue on VT 103; VT 100
Turn right onto Hortonville Road
Turn left onto Cole Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Brattleboro, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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.
Turn left onto US 5 / Canal Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 5 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Elliot Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward US 5: Rockingham, Rutland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$9.88 one way
$19.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $10.96 | $21.92 |
| premium | $5.07 | $11.83 | $23.65 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.23 | $2.85 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.30 | $3.80 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Brattleboro on Thursday
Local time
2:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog
Destination
Late night in Mount Holly on Thursday
Local time
2:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Chance Very Light Rain
67°F
Rockingham, VT
30 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is mostly highway, with 77% of the 59.3 miles on high-speed roads. You'll spend the longest stretch, 24.9 miles, on I 91. Expect to transition from highway cruising to Vermont Route 103 North, which will feel more like a scenic, rural road once you exit the interstate. The initial highway segment will offer a smooth, fast pace before you begin navigating more local terrain.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Vermont Route 103 North. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 5 / Canal Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 29m drive. You will face about 10 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.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,588 ft
Total Descent
283 ft
Highest Point
1,564 ft
~59.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,306 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brattleboro, VT to Mount Holly, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Rutland along the way.
Rutland
Founded 1753
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
The Charlotte Metro (also "Metrolina") is a region of North and South Carolina within and surrounding the city of Charlotte in the Piedmont of the Southeastern United States. The Charlotte metropolitan area is well known for its auto racing history (especially NASCAR). The region is headquarters to 8 Fortune 500 and 7 Fortune 1000 companies including Bank of America, Duke Energy, Sealed Air Corporation, Nucor Steel, and Lowe's Home Improvement Stores. Additional headquarters include Harris Teeter, Food Lion, and Cheerwine.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 59.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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