How far is Bradford, VT from Hartford, VT?

The driving distance from Bradford, VT to Hartford, VT is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.98 mi
00h 36m
Flight
25.2 mi
40.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.2 mi
Kilometers
40.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.98 mi
Kilometers
45.03 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Wed, Apr 15, 3:12 AM EDT
Return by in Bradford
Wed, Apr 15, 3:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bradford
2026-04-15T02:36
Arrive Hartford
Wed, Apr 15, 3:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bradford
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
West Fairlee
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Bradford
14 mi
00h 18m
To Hartford
14 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Bradford and Hartford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    811 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    742 ft · 35 sec · Mill Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Creamery Road

    2048 ft · 2 min · Old Creamery Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Waits River Road

    1251 ft · 27 sec · Waits River Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 91 South: Fairlee, White River Junction

    1521 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    25.2 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Wilder, White River Junction

    1414 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bugbee Street

    1720 ft · 44 sec · Bugbee Street

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto Christian Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Christian Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Christian Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bradford 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
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
25.5 mi · 91%
Christian Street
0.99 mi · 4%
Old Creamery Road
0.39 mi · 1%
Bugbee Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Wilder
0.27 mi · 1%
Waits River Road
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

25.2 mi · 00h 29m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Fairlee
00h 18m from Bradford
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bradford 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 Bradford to Hartford?

The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

West Fairlee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Bradford and 14 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.91 one way or $7.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bradford and Chance Rain Showers near Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near West Fairlee

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

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

RAIL

White River Junction

29 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Randolph station

32 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

48 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

49 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bradford and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 25.2 mi (40.55 km).

Bradford

#1 Bradford

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

Population2,684
Coordinates43.9925700, -72.1289800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Hartford

#2 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

Population9,566
Coordinates43.6606300, -72.3384200
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Bradford (-72.12898, 43.99257)
End: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.74 L · about $3.91
Round trip
$7.81
1.98 gal · 7.48 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.91 $7.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.41 $8.82
Premium $4.86 $4.81 $9.62
Diesel $6.00 $5.94 $11.87

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bradford and Hartford. The current time is 02:36:30.

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.