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Trip from Washington, 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 27m

Distance

111.2 mi

179 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 17m ★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Washington, VT, VT

Washington, VT

Townsend Walton

town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Brattleboro, VT

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Trip Overview

This 103.3-mile journey from Washington, VT to Brattleboro, VT is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 54 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via Route 110, West Corinth Road, and East Orange Road, with no highway driving, making it a more local and potentially scenic experience. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $17, which is quite budget-friendly. Given its relatively short duration and lack of extensive highway sections, this route is perfect for a relaxed day trip within the Northeast region.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

55.6 miles from Washington, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 91 88.3 mi 1h 42m
Vermont Route 25 7.1 mi 10m
East Orange Road 5.9 mi 14m
Waits River Road 5.9 mi 9m
West Corinth Road 1.9 mi 4m
Western Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
High Street 0.4 mi 1m
Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 91 — 88.3 mi, about 1h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Washington, VT and Brattleboro, VT.

1

Start on VT 110

121 ft · 6 sec · Vermont Route 110
2

Turn right onto West Corinth Road

1.9 mi · 4 min · West Corinth Road
3

Turn left onto East Orange Road

5.9 mi · 14 min · East Orange Road
4

Turn straight onto VT 25

7.1 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 25
5

Continue on VT 25

5.9 mi · 9 min · Waits River Road
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 91 South: Fairlee, White River Junction
7

Merge onto I 91

88 mi · 1 hr 42 min · I 91
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 2 Toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
9

At end of road, turn left onto VT 9

0.7 mi · 1 min · Western Avenue
10

Continue on VT 9

0.4 mi · 1 min · High Street
11

At end of road, turn right onto US 5

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Main Street
12

At end of road, turn right onto US 5

54 ft · 1 sec · Canal Street
13

Turn right

110 ft · 8 sec
14

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

With a duration under two hours and no highway driving, this trip offers considerable flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps after a leisurely breakfast. While there are no designated stops provided, the numerous turns suggest frequent opportunities to pull over if needed, though it's wise to monitor your fuel, with an estimated cost of $17. A practical tip for this route: pay close attention to road signage at each turn, as the 'turn-heavy' nature means you'll be making frequent directional changes to stay on course for 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.6 miles from Washington, VT, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.3 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 24 miles or 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 55.6 miles or 1h 19m 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

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 Washington, 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 Washington, VT

This is one driving day of about 111.2 miles and 2h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Washington, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 91 for about 88.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Hanover, NH, NH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hanover, NH

56 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

Newbury, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hartland, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.6 miles from Washington, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 91 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Peter Havens Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brattleboro, Vermont

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $50 to $60 mile 111.2

Hours: 5–9 pm

+18022573333

Visit website

Echo Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Brattleboro, Vermont

0.1 mi

T. J. Buckley's

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brattleboro, Vermont

0.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Amy's Bakery Arts Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brattleboro, Vermont

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 111.2

Hours: 9 am–4:30 pm

+18022511071

Visit website

The Porch Cafe & Catering

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brattleboro, Vermont

1.5 mi

Moon Dog Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bellows Falls, Vermont

1.4 mi

Peter Havens Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $50 to $60 mile 111.2

Brattleboro, Vermont

Hours: 5–9 pm

+18022573333

Visit website

Echo Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 111.2

Brattleboro, Vermont

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18022542073

Visit website

T. J. Buckley's

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $100 or ab mile 111.2

Brattleboro, Vermont

Hours: 5:30–9 pm

+18022574922

Visit website

Blue Moose

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $30 to $50 mile 111.2

Brattleboro, Vermont

Hours: 5–9 pm

+18022546245

Visit website

Tuckerbox

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 47.7

White River Junction, Vermont

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18023594041

Visit website

Tulip Bar and Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 111.2

Brattleboro, Vermont

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18024902061

Visit website

Taj-E-India

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 47.7

White River Junction, Vermont

Hours: 11:30 am–7:30 pm

+18026988849

Visit website

Thyme Restaurant Vermont

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $30 to $50 mile 47.7

White River Junction, Vermont

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+18022953312

Visit website

Amy's Bakery Arts Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 111.2

Brattleboro, Vermont

Hours: 9 am–4:30 pm

+18022511071

Visit website

The Porch Cafe & Catering

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 111.2

Brattleboro, Vermont

Hours: Closed

+18025791433

Visit website

Moon Dog Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 87.4

Bellows Falls, Vermont

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18027328453

Visit website

Flat Iron Cooperative

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 87.4

Bellows Falls, Vermont

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18027328371

Visit website

Rockingham Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 87.4

Bellows Falls, Vermont

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

Visit website

West River Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 111.2

Brattleboro, Vermont

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+18023481178

Visit website

Putney Food Co-op

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 103.3

Putney, Vermont

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18023875866

Visit website

American Precision Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 63.5

Windsor, Vermont

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18026745781

Visit website

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 63.5

Cornish, New Hampshire

Hours: 9 am–4:30 pm

+16036752175

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 111.2 — 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 | West Corinth Road

Turn right onto West Corinth Road

Navigation decision point

5
20.7 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the ramp toward I 91 South: Fairlee, White River Junction

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 91 South: Fairlee, White River Junctio...
6
109.4 mi into trip | ~2h 21m 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
111 mi into trip | ~2h 26m in | US 5 / Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 5 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
111.2 mi into trip | ~2h 26m in | US 5 / Canal Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 5 / Canal Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.90 one way

$35.80 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $19.70 $39.39
premium $4.86 $21.29 $42.59
diesel $5.61 $24.55 $49.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.4 0 $11.68 $5.34
Efficient EV 27.8 0 $9.73 $4.45
EV Truck/SUV 44.5 0 $15.57 $7.12

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (67% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Washington, VT

Late night in Washington on Sunday

Local time

3:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brattleboro, VT

Late night in Brattleboro on Sunday

Local time

3:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Hanover, NH

56 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

2 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 27m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with 0% highway share. The roads you'll be on, including Route 110, West Corinth Road, and East Orange Road, suggest a more intimate connection with the Vermont landscape. There isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, implying frequent changes in direction and scenery. This type of driving demands your attention, offering a hands-on experience rather than a passive cruise, as you'll be actively steering through varied local terrain.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 88.3 mi on I 91.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Vermont Route 25. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Corinth Road.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Washington, VT to Brattleboro, VT is easy. At 2h 27m with 86% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Corinth Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 109.4 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.

On the drive from Washington, VT to Brattleboro, VT, road signs begin pointing toward White River Junction along the way.

White River Junction

20.7 mi in | ~39m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 111.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 88.3 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: near the start (West Corinth Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 109.4 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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