How far is Fletcher, VT from Hartford, VT?

The driving distance from Fletcher, VT to Hartford, VT is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
101.85 mi
02h 17m
Flight
76.2 mi
122.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.2 mi
Kilometers
122.63 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.85 mi
Kilometers
163.91 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Wed, Apr 15, 2:41 PM EDT
Return by in Fletcher
Wed, Apr 15, 4:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fletcher
2026-04-15T12:23
Arrive Hartford
Wed, Apr 15, 2:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fletcher
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
Montpelier
VT

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

From Fletcher
50.9 mi
01h 08m
To Hartford
51 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fletcher and Hartford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cambridge Road

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Cambridge Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Pumpkin Harbor Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pumpkin Harbor Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 15

    11.6 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 15

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Browns Trace

    5.3 mi · 11 min · Browns Trace

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Governor Peck Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Governor Peck Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Governor Peck Highway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Governor Peck Highway

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road

    73 m · 9 sec · River Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1427 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    635 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 4: Woodstock, Quechee

    2049 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Woodstock Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    44 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road

    2009 ft · 55 sec · V.A. Cutoff Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Christian Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fletcher and Hartford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
74.7 mi · 73%
Vermont Route 15
11.6 mi · 11%
Browns Trace
5.26 mi · 5%
Cambridge Road
3.24 mi · 3%
Woodstock Road
2.64 mi · 3%
Governor Peck Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

74.3 mi · 01h 26m

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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
76.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montpelier
01h 08m from Fletcher
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fletcher 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 Fletcher to Hartford?

The road trip is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from Fletcher and 51 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.16 one way or $28.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fletcher and Mostly Cloudy near Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Montpelier

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

3 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

16 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

38 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

50 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fletcher and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 76.2 mi (122.63 km).

Fletcher

#1 Fletcher

Town in Vermont

Population1,348
Coordinates44.6833800, -72.9137500
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Hartford

#2 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

Population9,566
Coordinates43.6606300, -72.3384200
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Fletcher (-72.91375, 44.68338)
End: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.59 gal
13.6 L · about $14.16
Round trip
$28.33
7.18 gal · 27.2 L
Estimated CO2
31.9 kg one way
Round trip: 63.8 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.16 $28.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.00 $32.00
Premium $4.86 $17.44 $34.88
Diesel $6.00 $21.53 $43.06

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 Fletcher and Hartford. The current time is 12:23:17.

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.