How far is Bethel, VT from Hartford, VT?

The driving distance from Bethel, VT to Hartford, VT is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.07 mi
00h 33m
Flight
18.98 mi
30.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.98 mi
Kilometers
30.54 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.07 mi
Kilometers
40.35 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Fri, Apr 10, 10:47 PM EDT
Return by in Bethel
Fri, Apr 10, 11:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethel
2026-04-10T22:13
Arrive Hartford
Fri, Apr 10, 10:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bethel
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Sharon
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From Bethel
12.6 mi
00h 16m
To Hartford
12.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cushing Drive

    59 m · 14 sec · Cushing Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 89 South

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 4: Woodstock, Quechee

    2049 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Woodstock Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    44 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road

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

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Christian Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
18.6 mi · 74%
Woodstock Road
2.64 mi · 11%
Vermont Route 107
1.73 mi · 7%
North Main Street
1.29 mi · 5%
US 4
0.39 mi · 2%
V.A. Cutoff Road
0.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

18.3 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharon
00h 16m from Bethel
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bethel 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 Bethel to Hartford?

The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Bethel and 12.6 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bethel and Partly Sunny near Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Sharon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sharon, 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 Sharon.

RAIL

White River Junction

19 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Randolph station

23 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Windsor station

34 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Rutland station

47 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 18.98 mi (30.54 km).

Bethel

#1 Bethel

Census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population1,939
Coordinates43.8334000, -72.6339900
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Hartford

#2 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

Population9,566
Coordinates43.6606300, -72.3384200
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethel (-72.63399, 43.8334)
End: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.35 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.94
1.76 gal · 6.7 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.47 $6.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.92 $7.84
Premium $4.86 $4.28 $8.55
Diesel $6.00 $5.28 $10.55

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethel and Hartford. The current time is 22:13:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.