How far is Grand Isle, VT from Hartford, VT?

The driving distance from Grand Isle, VT to Hartford, VT is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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
112.19 mi
02h 19m
Flight
87.27 mi
140.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.27 mi
Kilometers
140.45 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.19 mi
Kilometers
180.55 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Wed, Apr 15, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in Grand Isle
Wed, Apr 15, 9:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Isle
2026-04-15T04:57
Arrive Hartford
Wed, Apr 15, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Isle
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
Middlesex
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States of America

From Grand Isle
56 mi
01h 09m
To Hartford
56.1 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 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 Grand Isle and Hartford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Isle and Hartford.

  1. 1

    Start on East Shore North

    69 m · 10 sec · East Shore North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 2

    14.5 mi · 24 min · U.S. Route 2

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    93.9 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  5. 5

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

    2049 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

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

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    44 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road

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

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Christian Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Isle 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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
109 mi · 97%
Woodstock Road
2.64 mi · 2%
US 4
0.39 mi
V.A. Cutoff Road
0.38 mi
East Shore North
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2

Merge slight left

93.9 mi · 01h 49m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
87.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
01h 09m from Grand Isle
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Grand Isle 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 Grand Isle to Hartford?

The road trip is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56 miles from Grand Isle and 56.1 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.62 one way or $31.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Grand Isle and Mostly Cloudy near Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

7 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

7 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

41 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Isle and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 87.27 mi (140.45 km).

Grand Isle

#1 Grand Isle

Town in Vermont

Population2,115
Coordinates44.7225400, -73.2923500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Hartford

#2 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

Population9,566
Coordinates43.6606300, -72.3384200
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Isle (-73.29235, 44.72254)
End: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.96 gal
14.99 L · about $15.62
Round trip
$31.24
7.92 gal · 29.98 L
Estimated CO2
35.2 kg one way
Round trip: 70.4 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.62 $31.24
Mid-grade $4.46 $17.65 $35.30
Premium $4.86 $19.24 $38.48
Diesel $6.00 $23.75 $47.50

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 Grand Isle and Hartford. The current time is 04:57:14.

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.