How far is Fort Edward, NY from Hartford, NY?

The driving distance from Fort Edward, NY to Hartford, NY is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.92 mi
00h 23m
Flight
11.69 mi
18.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.69 mi
Kilometers
18.81 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.92 mi
Kilometers
22.41 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Fri, Apr 17, 5:37 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Edward
Fri, Apr 17, 6:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Edward
2026-04-17T17:13
Arrive Hartford
Fri, Apr 17, 5:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fort Edward
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kingsbury
NY

Town of the United States

From Fort Edward
7 mi
00h 11m
To Hartford
7 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Edward and Hartford.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    3190 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    104 m · 11 sec · Maple Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Burgoyne Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Burgoyne Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Route 196

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Route 196

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 196

    8.3 mi · 12 min · State Highway 196

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 40

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 40

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Street

    745 ft · 21 sec · East Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Christian Hill Road

    40 m · 4 sec · Christian Hill Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Christian Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 196
8.29 mi · 60%
Burgoyne Avenue
2.49 mi · 18%
State Highway 40
1.48 mi · 11%
State Route 196
0.82 mi · 6%
Broadway
0.6 mi · 4%
East Street
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 196

Continue on State Highway 196

8.29 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingsbury
00h 11m from Fort Edward
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Edward 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 Fort Edward to Hartford?

The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Kingsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Fort Edward and 7 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Edward and Chance Rain Showers near Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Kingsbury

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

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

RAIL

Fort Edward station

11 mi away
70 East St.
RAIL

Whitehall station

24 mi away
Main St. and Saunders St.
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

33 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

38 mi away
267 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Edward and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 11.69 mi (18.81 km).

Fort Edward

#1 Fort Edward

Town of New York, United States

Population3,237
Coordinates43.2670200, -73.5845600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Hartford

#2 Hartford

Town centrally located in Washington County, New York, United States

Population2,172
Coordinates43.3636800, -73.3937200
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Edward (-73.58456, 43.26702)
End: Hartford (-73.39372, 43.36368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.86 L · about $1.96
Round trip
$3.93
0.98 gal · 3.72 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.96 $3.93
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.20 $4.39
Premium $4.86 $2.38 $4.76
Diesel $4.69 $2.30 $4.60

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 New York · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Edward and Hartford. The current time is 17:13:24.

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.