How far is Hardwick, VT from Hartford, VT?
The driving distance from Hardwick, VT to Hartford, VT is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hardwick and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hardwick and Hartford.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Daniels Road
96 m · 19 sec · Daniels Road
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Continue on Brush Street
113 m · 16 sec · Brush Street
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
68 m · 11 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
109 m · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
1209 ft · 20 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 15 East
12.5 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 15 East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 2 West
9.1 mi · 10 min · U.S. Route 2 West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91
2827 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
58.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilder, White River Junction
1414 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Bugbee Street
1720 ft · 44 sec · Bugbee Street
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Turn sharp left onto Christian Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Christian Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Christian Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hardwick and Hartford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 91
Merge slight left
58.1 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Hardwick 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 Hardwick to Hartford?
The road trip is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Wells River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Hardwick and 41.2 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.48 one way or $22.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hardwick and Mostly Cloudy near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Wells River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wells River.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hardwick and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 58.35 mi (93.9 km).
#1 Hardwick
Town in Vermont
| Population | 2,839 |
| Coordinates | 44.5047800, -72.3681600 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hartford
Town in Windsor County, Vermont
| Population | 9,566 |
| Coordinates | 43.6606300, -72.3384200 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.14 | $28.27 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.45 | $34.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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