How far is Bolton, VT from Hartford, VT?

The driving distance from Bolton, VT to Hartford, VT is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
70.57 mi
01h 26m
Flight
56.1 mi
90.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.1 mi
Kilometers
90.29 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.57 mi
Kilometers
113.57 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Fri, Apr 10, 11:40 PM EDT
Return by in Bolton
Sat, Apr 11, 1:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolton
2026-04-10T22:13
Arrive Hartford
Fri, Apr 10, 11:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bolton
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
Brookfield
VT

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

From Bolton
35.3 mi
00h 43m
To Hartford
35.3 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 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 Bolton and Hartford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Theodore Roosevelt Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Theodore Roosevelt Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 2

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    1456 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 100

    50 m · 5 sec · Vermont Route 100

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 100

    1065 ft · 32 sec · Vermont Route 100

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 89 South: Middlesex, Montpelier

    934 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    60 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  8. 8

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

    2049 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

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

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    44 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road

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

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Christian Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
60.2 mi · 85%
U.S. Route 2
3.49 mi · 5%
Theodore Roosevelt Highway
2.92 mi · 4%
Woodstock Road
2.64 mi · 4%
US 4
0.39 mi · 1%
V.A. Cutoff Road
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

60 mi · 01h 09m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
56.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookfield
00h 43m from Bolton
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bolton 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 Bolton to Hartford?

The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Brookfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Bolton and 35.3 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.82 one way or $19.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bolton and Partly Sunny near Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Brookfield

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

14 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

24 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

35 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

White River Junction

49 mi away
102 Railroad Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolton and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 56.1 mi (90.29 km).

Bolton

#1 Bolton

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population1,188
Coordinates44.3728300, -72.8806800
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Hartford

#2 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

Population9,566
Coordinates43.6606300, -72.3384200
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Bolton (-72.88068, 44.37283)
End: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.43 L · about $9.82
Round trip
$19.65
4.98 gal · 18.86 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.82 $19.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.10 $22.20
Premium $4.86 $12.10 $24.19
Diesel $6.00 $14.93 $29.87

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 Bolton 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.