Origin
Westminster, VT
Late night in Westminster on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westminster, 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
29m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westminster, VT
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Brattleboro, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, efficient connection in Southern Vermont, the 19.9-mile journey from Westminster to Brattleboro is an ideal choice. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 29 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that leaves plenty of time for activities at your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an incredibly cost-effective route for your travel plans. Since both towns reside within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent atmosphere throughout the drive. You won’t need to worry about splitting this into an overnight stay, as the short duration allows for easy travel in either direction. It serves as a straightforward link between these two Vermont communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| U.S. Route 5 | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Western Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| School Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Canal Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 8.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster, VT and Brattleboro, VT.
1
Start on School Street
71 ft
·
3 sec
·
School Street
2
Turn straight onto US 5
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
U.S. Route 5
3
Continue on US 5
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on US 5
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
6
Merge onto I 91
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
I 91
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2
Toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
8
At end of road, turn left onto VT 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
9
Continue on VT 9
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 5
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 5
54 ft
·
1 sec
·
Canal Street
12
Turn right
110 ft
·
8 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 9.3 and 19.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
18 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
19.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 5 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 5 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
19.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 5 / Canal Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 5 / Canal Street
Navigation decision point
4
19.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.41 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
3:56 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
10 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
29m 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 trip defined by efficiency, as 84% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on the highway. You will primarily navigate via I-91, which handles the bulk of the distance, before transitioning onto U.S. Route 5 and Main Street as you reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during an 8.6-mile segment on I-91, offering a consistent rhythm for most of the drive. While the route is highway-focused, the transition from the interstate into the local streets of Brattleboro provides a clear change in pace as you arrive. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding backroads.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.6 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and U.S. Route 5. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9.3 miles in.
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 29m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles (US 5 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Westminster, VT to Brattleboro, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Bennington along the way.
Bennington
18 mi in
|
~24m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.6 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 9.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles (US 5 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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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