Traveling from Duxbury to Brattleboro covers 125.1 miles through the heart of Vermont. You can expect a drive time of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, making this a very manageable day trip. Since the journey is relatively short, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Budgeting around $20 for fuel should cover the trip comfortably in most vehicles. Because you stay within the Northeast region, you will experience consistent travel conditions throughout the entire route.
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
62.5 miles from Duxbury, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 91
60.4 mi
1h 9m
I 89
57.8 mi
1h 6m
U.S. Route 2
4 mi
6m
Western Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Main Street
0.4 mi
1m
High Street
0.4 mi
1m
Vermont Route 100
0.2 mi
<1m
Center Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 60.4 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duxbury, VT and Brattleboro, VT.
1
Start on Main Street
61 ft·3 sec·Main Street
2
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi·39 sec·Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto VT 100
0.2 mi·20 sec·Vermont Route 100
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 2
4.0 mi·6 min·U.S. Route 2
5
Turn left onto Center Road
349 ft·7 sec·Center Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
7
Merge onto I 89
58 mi·1 hr 6 min·I 89
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
10
Merge onto I 91
60 mi·1 hr 9 min·I 91
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 2Toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
12
At end of road, turn left onto VT 9
0.7 mi·1 min·Western Avenue
13
Continue on VT 9
0.4 mi·1 min·High Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 5
0.2 mi·38 sec·Main Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 5
54 ft·1 sec·Canal Street
16
Turn right
110 ft·8 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a total duration of 2.5 hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around traffic or personal preference. The route includes one recommended stop, which serves as a perfect opportunity to stretch your legs during the transition between highways. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the longer interstate stretches to ensure you don't need to detour for gas. Since you are primarily using U.S. Route 2, I-89, and I-91, navigation is straightforward and easy to follow. Taking this one designated break will help you stay refreshed for the final miles leading into Brattleboro.
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 62.5 miles from Duxbury, VT, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.4 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 28 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.5 miles or 1h 14m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brattleboro, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Duxbury, 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 Duxbury, VT
This is one driving day of about 125.1 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Duxbury, 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 60.4 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 125 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
At end of road, turn left onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Navigation decision point
5
62.4 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
6
62.7 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
6
123.2 mi into trip|~2h 25m in
Take the exit toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2
Toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
5
125 mi into trip|~2h 30m in|US 5 / Canal Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 5 / Canal Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.14 one way
$40.28 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$22.16
$44.32
premium
$4.86
$23.96
$47.91
diesel
$5.61
$27.62
$55.24
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.5
0
$13.14
$6.00
Efficient EV
31.3
0
$10.95
$5.00
EV Truck/SUV
50
0
$17.51
$8.01
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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 Apr 19, 2026
Origin
Duxbury, VT
Late night
in Duxbury on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brattleboro, VT
Late night
in Brattleboro on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Hartford, VT
63 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
16 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 30m 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.
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 56.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 98% of your time spent on major routes like I-89 and I-91. You will rely on these interstates to make efficient progress as you head south toward the Massachusetts border. Be prepared for a long, steady stretch of driving, as the longest uninterrupted segment spans 60.4 miles on I-91. The route prioritizes speed and directness over local backroads, so expect a consistent, fast-paced experience behind the wheel.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.4 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 0.3 miles in near VT 100 / Vermont Route 100.
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 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point; at 62.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,490 ft258 ft
Total Climb
1,211 ft
Total Descent
1,386 ft
Highest Point
1,490 ft
~17.9 mi in
Elevation Range
1,233 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 Duxbury, VT to Brattleboro, VT, road signs begin pointing toward White River along the way.
White River
62.4 mi in|~1h 14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 125.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 60.4 miles on I 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 0.3 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point; at 62.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Brattleboro, VT before heading back.
