How far is Essex Junction, VT from Hartland, VT?

The driving distance from Essex Junction, VT to Hartland, VT is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
97.38 mi
01h 56m
Flight
74.56 mi
120 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.56 mi
Kilometers
120 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.38 mi
Kilometers
156.71 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartland
Sat, Apr 11, 11:59 AM EDT
Return by in Essex Junction
Sat, Apr 11, 1:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Essex Junction
2026-04-11T10:02
Arrive Hartland
Sat, Apr 11, 11:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Essex Junction
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 Essex Junction
48.7 mi
00h 58m
To Hartland
48.7 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Essex Junction and Hartland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction and Hartland.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    24 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Street

    1 km · 2 min · Park Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Essex Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Saint George Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Saint George Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    82.9 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro

    860 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 12: Hartland, Windsor

    826 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto U.S. Route 5

    1.5 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 5

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · U.S. Route 5

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex Junction and Hartland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint George Road
84 mi · 86%
I 91 South
9.13 mi · 9%
Essex Road
2.24 mi · 2%
U.S. Route 5
0.96 mi · 1%
Park Street
0.65 mi · 1%
I 91
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Saint George Road

Merge slight left

82.9 mi · 01h 36m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
74.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookfield
00h 58m from Essex Junction
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Essex Junction and Mostly Sunny near Hartland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Essex Junction to Hartland?

The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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 48.7 miles from Essex Junction and 48.7 miles from Hartland.

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

The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.57 one way or $27.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Essex Junction and Mostly Sunny near Hartland.

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 Essex Junction and Hartland. Straight-line distance: 74.56 mi (120 km).

Essex Junction

#1 Essex Junction

Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont

Population10,793
Coordinates44.4906100, -73.1109600
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Hartland

#2 Hartland

Town in Vermont, United States

Population3,513
Coordinates43.5406300, -72.3989800
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Essex Junction (-73.11096, 44.49061)
End: Hartland (-72.39898, 43.54063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.01 L · about $13.57
Round trip
$27.14
6.88 gal · 26.02 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.57 $27.14
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.33 $30.66
Premium $4.86 $16.71 $33.42
Diesel $6.00 $20.63 $41.26

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 Essex Junction and Hartland. The current time is 10:02:56.

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.