How far is Arlington, VT from Hartford, VT?

The driving distance from Arlington, VT to Hartford, VT is about 88.2 miles (142 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.23 mi
02h 05m
Flight
57.59 mi
92.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.59 mi
Kilometers
92.68 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.23 mi
Kilometers
142 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Wed, Apr 15, 5:28 AM EDT
Return by in Arlington
Wed, Apr 15, 7:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-15T03:23
Arrive Hartford
Wed, Apr 15, 5:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chester
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From Arlington
44.1 mi
01h 02m
To Hartford
44.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Hartford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Hartford.

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 7A

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 7A

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 313

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 313

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward US 7 North: Manchester, Rutland

    1132 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7

    9.8 mi · 13 min · U.S. Route 7

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 11, VT 30

    1763 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Depot Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 11 30

    11.5 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 11 30

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    2077 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 11

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 11

  10. 10

    Continue on Simonsville Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Simonsville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 11 West

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 11 West

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 South

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 103 South

  14. 14

    Continue on Rockingham Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Rockingham Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit left toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction

    752 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 40 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5: White River Junction

    826 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    155 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    2487 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Woodstock Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Woodstock Road

  22. 22

    Turn left

    44 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road

    2009 ft · 55 sec · V.A. Cutoff Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Christian Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Hartford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
34.9 mi · 40%
Vermont Route 11 30
11.5 mi · 13%
U.S. Route 7
9.82 mi · 11%
Rockingham Road
6.62 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 11
5.56 mi · 6%
Vermont Route 11 West
4.37 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Merge slight left

34.8 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
57.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
01h 02m from Arlington
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Chance Rain Showers near Hartford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Hartford?

The road trip is about 88.2 miles (142 km) and usually takes 02h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Arlington and 44.1 miles from Hartford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.27 one way or $24.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Arlington and Chance Rain Showers near Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Chester

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chester, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chester.

BUS

Okemo, Vermont

18 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

19 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Claremont

21 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Windsor station

30 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 57.59 mi (92.68 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

Town in Bennington County, Vermont, United States of America

Population2,204
Coordinates43.0748000, -73.1540000
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Hartford

#2 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

Population9,566
Coordinates43.6606300, -72.3384200
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-73.154, 43.0748)
End: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.79 L · about $12.27
Round trip
$24.54
6.22 gal · 23.58 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.27 $24.54
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.86 $27.72
Premium $4.86 $15.11 $30.22
Diesel $6.00 $18.65 $37.30

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Hartford. The current time is 03:23:01.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.