How far is Craftsbury, VT from Hartford, VT?
The driving distance from Craftsbury, VT to Hartford, VT is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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 02h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Caledonia County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Craftsbury and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Craftsbury and Hartford.
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Start on Town Garage Road
13 m · 4 sec · Town Garage Road
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Turn left onto Creek Road
91 m · 9 sec · Creek Road
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Turn left onto South Craftsbury Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Craftsbury Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 14
1 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 14
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Continue on Eligo Lake Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Eligo Lake Road
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Continue on Craftsbury Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Craftsbury Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 15 West
2518 ft · 43 sec · Vermont Route 15 West
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Continue on Wolcott Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Wolcott Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
158 m · 9 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Mill Street
1209 ft · 20 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 15 East
12.5 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 15 East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 2 West
9.1 mi · 10 min · U.S. Route 2 West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91
2827 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
58.1 mi · 1 hr 7 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 Craftsbury and Hartford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 91
Merge slight left
58.1 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely leaving Craftsbury and Light Rain Likely then 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 Craftsbury to Hartford?
The road trip is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Barnet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.1 miles from Craftsbury and 46.1 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.82 one way or $25.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely around Craftsbury and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Barnet
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 Barnet.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Craftsbury and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 67.46 mi (108.57 km).
#1 Craftsbury
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,170 |
| Coordinates | 44.6367200, -72.3726100 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| 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: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.82 | $25.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.49 | $28.97 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.79 | $31.58 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $19.49 | $38.98 |
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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