How far is Bellows Falls, VT from Hartford, VT?
The driving distance from Bellows Falls, VT to Hartford, VT is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Windsor County, Vermont, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellows Falls and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellows Falls and Hartford.
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Start on Westminster Street
95 m · 5 sec · Westminster Street
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Continue on Rockingham Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Rockingham Street
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Continue on Rockingham Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockingham Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction
1166 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
34.8 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5: White River Junction
826 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
155 m · 9 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street
30 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
2487 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Woodstock Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Woodstock Road
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Turn left
44 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road
2009 ft · 55 sec · V.A. Cutoff Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Christian Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellows Falls and Hartford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bellows Falls and Partly Sunny near Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellows Falls to Hartford?
The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Bellows Falls and 20.2 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bellows Falls and Partly Sunny near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Windsor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windsor.
Windsor station
Claremont
White River Junction
Okemo, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellows Falls and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 36.81 mi (59.24 km).
#1 Bellows Falls
Village in Rockingham, Vermont
| Population | 2,967 |
| Coordinates | 43.1334100, -72.4439800 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hartford
Town in Windsor County, Vermont
| Population | 9,566 |
| Coordinates | 43.6606300, -72.3384200 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.58 | $17.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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