How far is Chittenden, VT from Hartford, VT?
The driving distance from Chittenden, VT to Hartford, VT is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chittenden and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chittenden and Hartford.
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Start on the route
6 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Holden Road
48 m · 7 sec · Holden Road
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Turn slight right onto Mountain Top Road
22 m · 3 sec · Mountain Top Road
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Continue on Mountain Top Road
38 m · 6 sec · Mountain Top Road
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Continue on East Pittsford - Chittenden Road
1 mi · 2 min · East Pittsford - Chittenden Road
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Continue on Chittenden Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Chittenden Road
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Turn left onto Meadow Lake Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Meadow Lake Drive
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Continue on Meadowlake Drive
149 m · 12 sec · Meadowlake Drive
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Continue on Meadow Lake Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Meadow Lake Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 4
20.7 mi · 33 min · U.S. Route 4
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Continue on West Woodstock Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · West Woodstock Road
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Continue on River Street
932 ft · 32 sec · River Street
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Continue on Church Street
1238 ft · 42 sec · Church Street
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Continue on The Green
1198 ft · 41 sec · The Green
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Turn slight right onto Central Street
1361 ft · 46 sec · Central Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1852 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Woodstock Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · Woodstock Road
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Continue on U.S. Route 4
1.2 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 4
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Continue on Woodstock Road
8.5 mi · 14 min · Woodstock Road
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Turn right
44 m · 11 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 Chittenden 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.
U.S. Route 4
At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 4
20.7 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Chittenden and Mostly Cloudy near Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chittenden to Hartford?
The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Chittenden and 22.3 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chittenden and Mostly Cloudy near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Bridgewater
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chittenden and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 30.64 mi (49.31 km).
#1 Chittenden
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,170 |
| Coordinates | 43.7078400, -72.9481600 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.00 | $13.99 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.63 | $15.25 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.42 | $18.83 |
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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