How far is Franklin, VT from Hartford, VT?

The driving distance from Franklin, VT to Hartford, VT is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.49 mi
02h 44m
Flight
95.66 mi
153.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.66 mi
Kilometers
153.95 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.49 mi
Kilometers
213.22 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Sat, Apr 18, 11:01 AM EDT
Return by in Franklin
Sat, Apr 18, 1:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-18T08:17
Arrive Hartford
Sat, Apr 18, 11:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Waterbury
VT

Town in Vermont

From Franklin
66.2 mi
01h 22m
To Hartford
66.3 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hanna Road

    52 m · 6 sec · Hanna Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Sheldon Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Sheldon Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Vermont Route 120

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 120

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 105

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 105

  7. 7

    Continue on Sheldon Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Sheldon Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Fisher Pond Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Fisher Pond Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Fairfax Road

    1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 89

    81 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 South: Burlington

    2388 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    109.7 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  13. 13

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

    2049 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

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

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    44 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road

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

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Christian Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
110 mi · 83%
Vermont Route 105
6.72 mi · 5%
Sheldon Road
4.4 mi · 3%
Woodstock Road
2.64 mi · 2%
North Sheldon Road
2.61 mi · 2%
Fisher Pond Road
1.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

110 mi · 02h 08m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
95.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterbury
01h 22m from Franklin
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Franklin 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 Franklin to Hartford?

The road trip is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Franklin and 66.3 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.46 one way or $36.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Franklin and Mostly Cloudy near Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Waterbury

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

15 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

33 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

47 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 95.66 mi (153.95 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States

Population1,435
Coordinates44.9819900, -72.9162400
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Hartford

#2 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

Population9,566
Coordinates43.6606300, -72.3384200
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-72.91624, 44.98199)
End: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.68 gal
17.7 L · about $18.46
Round trip
$36.93
9.36 gal · 35.4 L
Estimated CO2
41.6 kg one way
Round trip: 83.2 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $18.46 $36.93
Mid-grade $4.46 $20.86 $41.72
Premium $4.86 $22.74 $45.47
Diesel $6.00 $28.07 $56.13

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Hartford. The current time is 08:17:06.

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.