Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
49.7 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
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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Windsor, VT
Tom Fisk
The drive from Brattleboro, VT to Windsor, VT covers 49.7 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 91, U.S. Route 5, Western Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 42 mi | 48m |
| U.S. Route 5 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Western Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Vermont Route 131 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Green Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Elliot Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Depot Avenue | <0.1 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 Windsor, 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 right onto VT 131
Turn left onto US 5; VT 12
Continue on US 5; VT 12
Turn right onto Depot Avenue
Continue on Depot Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.9 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 43.7 — 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 VT 131: Ascutney, Windsor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$8.28 one way
$16.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $9.19 | $18.37 |
| premium | $5.07 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $10.96 | $21.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 Friday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
Destination
Late night in Windsor on Friday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
71°F
Westminster, VT
25 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.
49.7 mi in 1h 2m, mostly highway — 42 mi of that is on I 91.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and U.S. Route 5. 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 2m 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.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,004 ft
Total Descent
934 ft
Highest Point
760 ft
~32 mi in
Elevation Range
503 ft
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
Windsor is in Southern Vermont. Windsor sits on the banks of the Connecticut River. Mount Ascutney, one of Vermont's only volcanoes (inactive), offers great views while visiting this small but progressive community.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 49.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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