Origin
Rockingham, VT
Late night in Rockingham on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockingham, 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
38m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockingham, VT
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Brattleboro, VT
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Trip Overview
Rockingham, VT to Brattleboro, VT is 29.3 miles and takes about 38m via I 91, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brevity and focus on highway travel, this drive is best suited for those looking for a quick, straightforward connection between these locations. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making it an efficient option for onward travel or a brief transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 25.8 mi | 29m |
| Rockingham Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Western Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Meeting House Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Rockingham Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Canal Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 25.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockingham, VT and Brattleboro, VT.
1
Start on Rockingham Hill Road
107 ft
·
8 sec
·
Rockingham Hill Road
2
Turn right onto Meeting House Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Meeting House Road
3
Turn right onto VT 103
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockingham Road
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
5
Merge onto I 91
26 mi
·
29 min
·
I 91
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2
Toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
7
At end of road, turn left onto VT 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
8
Continue on VT 9
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 5
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 5
54 ft
·
1 sec
·
Canal Street
11
Turn right
110 ft
·
8 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.3 — 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
|
Meeting House Road
Turn right onto Meeting House Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 91 South: Brattleboro
6
27.5 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
29.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 5 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 5 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
29.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 5 / Canal Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 5 / Canal Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.72 one way
$9.43 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
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
11 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
38m 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 drive is overwhelmingly focused on highway travel, with an 88% highway share. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 25.8 miles on I 91, which forms the backbone of this journey. Expect a smooth, fast-paced drive for the majority of the trip, allowing for steady progress. The road primarily consists of interstate driving, offering a consistent experience with minimal deviations.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 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?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Rockingham Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Meeting House Road.
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 38m 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 (Meeting House Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Rockingham, VT to Brattleboro, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Bennington along the way.
Bennington
27.5 mi in
|
~33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). 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: near the start (Meeting House Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 27.5 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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