Brattleboro to Salisbury is 97.4 miles and takes about 2h 30m via Vermont Route 103 North and US 7, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Vermont, connecting the Northeast region of the state. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making for a relatively quick transit. With only one recommended stop, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion when you want to get where you're going 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
48.7 miles from Brattleboro, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Vermont Route 103 North
29.2 mi
44m
US 7
26.9 mi
44m
I 91
24.9 mi
28m
Rockingham Road
7.3 mi
10m
Vermont Route 103 South
2.5 mi
4m
Main Street
1.2 mi
3m
Maple Street
1.1 mi
2m
Depot Street
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 103 North
— 29.2 mi, about 44m
Traffic on I-91
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
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Averaged across 70 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 Salisbury, 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
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
21
Turn right onto US 7
27 mi·44 min·US 7
22
Turn slight right onto Maple Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Maple Street
23
Keep slight left at fork onto Maple Street
447 ft·12 sec·Maple Street
24
Turn straight onto Smead Road
61 ft·2 sec·Smead Road
25
Arrive at destination
Smead Road
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 30m duration and 97.4-mile distance, this route is easily completed in a single day. Consider leaving Brattleboro in the morning to allow for flexibility with your single recommended stop. The fuel cost is estimated at $16, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing, especially since much of the drive is on highways. Pay attention to the transitions between Vermont Route 103 North and US 7, as this is where you'll shift from surface roads to more highway driving.
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 48.7 miles from Brattleboro, VT, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.2 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 21 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.7 miles or 1h 9m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salisbury, 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 97.4 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 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 Vermont Route 103 North for about 29.2 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 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.
4
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
$17.00 one way
$34.00 round trip
$4.43/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.93
$18.92
$37.84
premium
$5.30
$20.33
$40.65
diesel
$6.18
$23.69
$47.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.2
0
$10.23
$4.68
Efficient EV
24.4
0
$8.52
$3.90
EV Truck/SUV
39
0
$13.64
$6.23
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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 Oct 4, 2026
Origin
Brattleboro, VT
Afternoon
in Brattleboro on Saturday
Local time
1:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Partly Cloudy
W 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Salisbury, VT
Afternoon
in Salisbury on Saturday
Local time
1:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
36°F
Ludlow, VT
49 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 30m 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
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 53.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is 86% highway, so expect a significant amount of time on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch on a surface road is 29.2 miles on Vermont Route 103 North. After that, you'll transition to US 7 and I-91 for the bulk of the miles. You'll notice the highway sections offer a consistent pace, punctuated by moments of rural cruising as you transition between the main arteries.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.2 mi on Vermont Route 103 North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 103 North and US 7. 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 9 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
1,482 ft258 ft
Total Climb
1,236 ft
Total Descent
1,066 ft
Highest Point
1,482 ft
~55.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,224 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 Salisbury, 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 29.2 miles on Vermont Route 103 North. 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Salisbury, VT before heading back.
