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.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on South Main Street
811 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
742 ft · 35 sec · Mill Street
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Turn left onto Old Creamery Road
2048 ft · 2 min · Old Creamery Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Waits River Road
1251 ft · 27 sec · Waits River Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 91 South: Fairlee, White River Junction
1521 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
25.2 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilder, White River Junction
1414 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Bugbee Street
1720 ft · 44 sec · Bugbee Street
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Turn sharp left onto Christian Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Christian Street
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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 Bradford and Hartford.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Fairlee.
White River Junction
Randolph station
Montpelier station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bradford and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 25.2 mi (40.55 km).
#1 Bradford
Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 2,684 |
| Coordinates | 43.9925700, -72.1289800 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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