Brattleboro to Waitsfield is 134 miles and takes about 2 hours 45 minutes via I-91 and I-89, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Vermont, taking you from the southeastern part of the state up into the central Green Mountains region. Given that 95% of this route is highway, expect a fairly straightforward drive. It's a good option if you're looking for a relatively quick and easy transit between these two Vermont locations without extensive planning.
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
66.9 miles from Brattleboro, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 91
60.6 mi
1h 10m
I 89
58 mi
1h 6m
Vermont Route 100B
7.9 mi
13m
Main Street
4 mi
6m
Western Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
U.S. Route 2
0.6 mi
1m
Vermont Route 100 South
0.5 mi
<1m
Green Street
0.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 60.6 mi, about 1h 10m
Traffic on I-89
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 35 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~813 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,341
Quietest
1 AM
~28 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
29×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 98 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 Waitsfield, 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
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
58 mi·1 hr 6 min·I 89
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 9Toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
13
Turn left onto Center Road
0.1 mi·17 sec·Center Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
0.6 mi·1 min·U.S. Route 2
15
Turn right onto VT 100B
7.9 mi·13 min·Vermont Route 100B
16
Continue on VT 100
0.5 mi·45 sec·Vermont Route 100 South
17
Continue on VT 100
3.9 mi·6 min·Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
VT 100
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of under 3 hours, this is easily a same-day trip. Aim to depart Brattleboro in the morning to maximize your daylight and allow for flexibility. Since the drive is mostly highway, you can cover significant ground quickly. The longest stretch without exits is over 60 miles on I-91, so ensure you have adequate fuel before starting that segment. Consider a brief stop in the Montpelier area, as it's a convenient midpoint before you transition onto Vermont Route 100B for the final leg.
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 66.9 miles from Brattleboro, VT, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.6 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 29 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.9 miles or 1h 20m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waitsfield, 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 133.8 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 60.6 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 120.9 — 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
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Church Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
6
120.6 mi into trip|~2h 22m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 9
Toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
5
120.9 mi into trip|~2h 23m in|US 2 / U.S. Route 2
At end of road, turn left onto US 2 / U.S. Route 2
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.35 one way
$46.70 round trip
$4.43/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.93
$25.99
$51.98
premium
$5.30
$27.92
$55.85
diesel
$6.18
$32.55
$65.10
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: 46.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.1
0
$14.05
$6.42
Efficient EV
33.5
0
$11.71
$5.35
EV Truck/SUV
53.5
0
$18.73
$8.56
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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 19, 2026
Origin
Brattleboro, VT
Late night
in Brattleboro on Tuesday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Sunny
S 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Waitsfield, VT
Late night
in Waitsfield on Tuesday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Sunny
S 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
61°F
Sharon, VT
67 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
1 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
2h 45m 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...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 69.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 95% of the 134 miles on interstates. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on I-91, covering 60.6 miles. The transition to Vermont Route 100B marks the end of the highway portion, signaling a change to more local road conditions. Expect a consistent cruising experience for most of the trip, with minimal stops needed until you reach your destination.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.6 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and I 89. 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 2h 45m drive. You will face about 11 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,458 ft258 ft
Total Climb
1,774 ft
Total Descent
1,330 ft
Highest Point
1,458 ft
~105.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,200 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 Waitsfield, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Moretown 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 60.6 miles on I 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 rest areas or service plazas 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 0.2 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Waitsfield, VT before heading back.
