Origin
Ludlow, VT
Morning in Ludlow on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ludlow, VT to Brattleboro, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
49.9 mi
80 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ludlow, VT
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Brattleboro, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Ludlow to Brattleboro, you can expect a quick 49.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough that you won't need to worry about an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $8, it is an economical way to navigate through the Northeast. You will primarily utilize Vermont Route 103 South and I-91 to reach your destination. Overall, this drive is a straightforward, highway-focused connection between these two Vermont towns, making it a practical choice for efficient travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 25.8 mi | 29m |
| Vermont Route 103 South | 12.9 mi | 20m |
| Rockingham Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 3m |
| Western Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Depot Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 25.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ludlow, VT and Brattleboro, VT.
1
Start on VT 103
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on VT 103
10 mi
·
16 min
·
Vermont Route 103 South
3
Continue on VT 103
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Street
4
Continue on VT 103
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
5
Continue on VT 103
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Maple Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto VT 11; VT 103
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
South Main Street
7
Continue on VT 103
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 103 South
8
Continue on VT 103
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Rockingham Road
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
10
Merge onto I 91
26 mi
·
29 min
·
I 91
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2
Toward 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
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Ludlow, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 12.7 and 49.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
12.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
VT 11; VT 103 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto VT 11; VT 103 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
21.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
6
48.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
4
49.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
US 5 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 5 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
49.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
US 5 / Canal Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 5 / Canal Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.03 one way
$16.07 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.84 | $17.68 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.56 | $19.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.19 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Brattleboro, VT
Morning in Brattleboro on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Rockingham, VT
25 mi in
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
7 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
1h 12m 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?
Expect a drive that leans heavily on highway travel, with 78% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will start out on local stretches before transitioning to the interstate, where you will encounter a longest uninterrupted leg of 25.8 miles on I-91. The experience is primarily designed for efficiency rather than winding backroads, shifting from the local character of Rockingham Road into the steady rhythm of the interstate. While the profile is highway-focused, the transition between these road types keeps the drive from feeling entirely monotonous. You should be prepared for a consistent pace once you merge onto the main arterial roads.
78% 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: 25.8 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Vermont Route 103 South. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 12.7 miles in near VT 11; VT 103 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 12m 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: at 12.7 miles (VT 11; VT 103 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 48.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Brattleboro, VT
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 49.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.8 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: at 12.7 miles (VT 11; VT 103 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 48.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brattleboro, 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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