Origin
Rochester, VT
Late night in Rochester on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rochester, VT to Brattleboro, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 15m
Distance
105.5 mi
170 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 6m
★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rochester, VT
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Brattleboro, VT
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Trip Overview
Rochester, VT to Brattleboro, VT is 105.5 miles and takes about 2h 15m via I 91, I 89, and VT-107, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Vermont, moving south through the Northeast region. It's a primarily highway-focused journey, making it a straightforward and efficient trip. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time to spare.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.7 miles from Rochester, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 60.4 mi | 1h 9m |
| I 89 | 21.4 mi | 24m |
| Vermont Route 107 | 8.4 mi | 13m |
| Vermont Route 100 South | 7 mi | 11m |
| River Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Vermont Route 100 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Western Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 60.4 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester, VT and Brattleboro, VT.
1
Start on Park Street
60 ft
·
2 sec
·
Park Street
2
Turn slight right onto Bethel Mountain Road
60 ft
·
8 sec
·
Bethel Mountain Road
3
Turn left onto VT 100
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on VT 100
7.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Vermont Route 100 South
5
Continue on VT 100
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 100
6
At end of road, turn left onto VT 107
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Vermont Route 107
7
Continue on VT 107
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
River Street
8
Turn right onto VT 107
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
9
Continue on VT 107
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 107
10
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 89 South
11
Merge onto I 89
21 mi
·
24 min
·
I 89
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
14
Merge onto I 91
60 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
I 91
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2
Toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
16
At end of road, turn left onto VT 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
17
Continue on VT 9
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto US 5
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto US 5
54 ft
·
1 sec
·
Canal Street
20
Turn right
110 ft
·
8 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over 2 hours, this trip offers considerable flexibility; you can depart at your leisure. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize your time at your destination. Since the longest stretch on the highway is over 60 miles, plan your fuel stops accordingly, though with a total distance of 105.5 miles, you likely won't need to refuel during the drive itself. Keep an eye out for the transition onto Vermont Route 107, as this marks a slight change in the road character before you return to interstate travel.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.7 miles from Rochester, VT, or about 1h 11m 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 23 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.7 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 50m
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 Rochester, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Rochester, VT
This is one driving day of about 105.5 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Rochester, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.7 miles from Rochester, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 91 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.4 miles.
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 125 decision points cluster between mile 8.5 and 105.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
VT 107 / Vermont Route 107
At end of road, turn left onto VT 107 / Vermont Route 107
Navigation decision point
5
42.8 mi into trip
|
~59m 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
43.1 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
6
103.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m 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
105.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m in
|
US 5 / Canal Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 5 / Canal Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.98 one way
$33.97 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $18.69 | $37.37 |
| premium | $4.86 | $20.20 | $40.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.29 | $46.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.08 | $5.06 |
| Efficient EV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.23 | $4.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.77 | $6.75 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Late night in Brattleboro on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Hartland, VT
53 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
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 15m 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 36.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 93% of the 105.5 miles spent on interstates. You'll experience some stretches on I-89 and I-91, which offer consistent speeds and a direct path. The longest uninterrupted segment is 60.4 miles on I-91, providing a solid period of highway driving. While primarily interstate, the inclusion of Vermont Route 107 offers a brief change of pace before rejoining the main highways. Expect a generally efficient and predictable driving experience for most of this trip.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 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?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and I 89. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.5 miles in near VT 107 / Vermont Route 107.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 105.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (VT 107 / Vermont Route 107): Navigation decision point; at 42.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Rochester, VT to Brattleboro, VT, road signs begin pointing toward White River along the way.
White River
42.8 mi in
|
~59m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 105.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 8.5 miles (VT 107 / Vermont Route 107): Navigation decision point; at 42.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.1 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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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