Origin
Brattleboro, VT
Late night in Brattleboro on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brattleboro, VT to Westminster, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Westminster, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the Northeast, the 19.9-mile journey from Brattleboro to Westminster, Vermont, is an ideal candidate for a one-day trip. Expect to spend about 29 minutes behind the wheel, making this a straightforward drive that does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-91, Bellows Falls Road, and Main Street to complete the transit. With a fuel cost estimate of just $3, it is an economical choice for travelers moving through the Vermont region. Because the duration is so short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| Bellows Falls Road | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Western Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Green Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Putney Landing Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Elliot Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 8.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brattleboro, VT and Westminster, 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
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
I 91
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 4
Toward US 5: Putney
11
Turn left onto Putney Landing Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Putney Landing Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto US 5
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on US 5
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Bellows Falls Road
14
Turn slight left onto School Street
71 ft
·
3 sec
·
School Street
15
Arrive at destination
School Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.7 — 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
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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
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward US 5: Putney
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 4
Toward US 5: Putney
5
10.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Putney Landing Road
Turn left onto Putney Landing Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.41 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Destination
Westminster, VT
Late night in Westminster on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 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
29m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that transitions between high-speed transit and local navigation. About 44% of your travel occurs on the highway, specifically utilizing I-91, which features your longest uninterrupted stretch of 8.7 miles. Once you transition off the interstate, the character of the road shifts to the more familiar rhythm of Bellows Falls Road and Main Street. You will find that the drive feels efficient and direct, balancing interstate mobility with the practical access provided by local roads. It is a functional route that moves you quickly between these two Vermont points.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 8 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on I 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Westminster, VT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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