The drive from Brattleboro, VT to Richford, VT covers 191.2 miles and takes about 3h 59m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 91, Vermont Route 105 West, Jay Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 152.2 miles on I 91.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
95.6 miles from Brattleboro, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 91
152.2 mi
2h 55m
Vermont Route 105 West
8.8 mi
13m
Jay Road
6.7 mi
9m
Vermont Route 100
5.9 mi
8m
U.S. Route 5
5.6 mi
8m
Vermont Route 14 North
4.6 mi
8m
Vermont Route 101
4.3 mi
7m
Troy Road
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 152.2 mi, about 2h 55m
Traffic on I-91
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 54 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~491 veh/hr typical
· worst 735
Quietest
1 AM
~22 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 75 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 Richford, 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
152 mi·2 hr 55 min·I 91
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 26Toward US 5, VT 58: Orleans, Irasburg
11
Keep slight right at fork
292 ft·7 sec
12
Turn straight onto US 5; VT 58
5.6 mi·8 min·U.S. Route 5
13
Turn left onto VT 14
4.6 mi·8 min·Vermont Route 14 North
14
Continue on VT 100
5.9 mi·8 min·Vermont Route 100
15
Turn slight right onto South Pleasant Street
221 ft·11 sec·South Pleasant Street
16
Turn right onto VT 101
4.3 mi·7 min·Vermont Route 101
17
Turn left onto VT 105
8.8 mi·13 min·Vermont Route 105 West
18
Continue on VT 105
6.7 mi·9 min·Jay Road
19
Continue on VT 105
0.7 mi·1 min·Troy Road
20
At end of road, turn right onto VT 139
0.3 mi·27 sec·Main Street
21
At end of road, turn right onto VT 139
142 ft·2 sec·River Street
22
Arrive at destination
VT 139
Trip Plan
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 95.6 miles from Brattleboro, VT, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 152.2 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 42 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.6 miles or 1h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richford, 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 191.2 miles and 3h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 152.2 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 191.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 5 / Canal Street
Turn left onto US 5 / Canal Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Church Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
6
154 mi into trip|~3h in
Take the exit toward US 5, VT 58: Orleans, Irasburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 26
Toward US 5, VT 58: Orleans, Irasburg
5
154.2 mi into trip|~3h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
191.2 mi into trip|~3h 59m in|VT 139 / River Street
At end of road, turn right onto VT 139 / River Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.85 one way
$63.70 round trip
$4.23/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.70
$35.34
$70.68
premium
$5.07
$38.13
$76.27
diesel
$5.60
$42.15
$84.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.4
0
$20.08
$9.18
Efficient EV
47.8
0
$16.73
$7.65
EV Truck/SUV
76.5
0
$26.77
$12.24
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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 Sep 1, 2026
Origin
Brattleboro, VT
Night
in Brattleboro on Tuesday
Local time
11:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
SE 1 mph56% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Richford, VT
Night
in Richford on Tuesday
Local time
11:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 1 mph10% chanceLive 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
7 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 59m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
191.2 mi in 3h 59m, mostly highway — 152.2 mi of that is on I 91.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 152.2 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Vermont Route 105 West. 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 Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 59m 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; at 0.2 miles (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 154 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,303 ft258 ft
Total Climb
1,382 ft
Total Descent
1,187 ft
Highest Point
1,303 ft
~177.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,045 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 Richford, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Irasburg 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
Montgomery is a small town at the eastern edge of Franklin County near Jay Peak Resort. There are several lodging and dining opportunities for visiting skiers. This article also covers the nearby villages of Enosburg Falls and Richford.
Top landmarks
•Missisquoi River Bridge — bridge in Vermont and Sutton, Quebec
•Downtown Richford Historic District — historic district in Richford, Vermont, United States
The longest stretch is about 152.2 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; at 0.2 miles (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 154 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Richford, VT, but most travelers stay overnight.
