How far is Hartford, VT from Bellows Falls, VT?

The driving distance from Hartford, VT to Bellows Falls, VT is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
41.23 mi
00h 51m
Flight
36.81 mi
59.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.81 mi
Kilometers
59.24 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.23 mi
Kilometers
66.36 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellows Falls
Fri, Apr 10, 9:15 PM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Fri, Apr 10, 10:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-10T20:24
Arrive Bellows Falls
Fri, Apr 10, 9:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartford
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
Windsor
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, USA

From Hartford
20.6 mi
00h 25m
To Bellows Falls
20.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
64°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Bellows Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Christian Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Christian Street

  2. 2

    Continue on V.A. Cutoff Road

    1967 ft · 56 sec · V.A. Cutoff Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    44 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Woodstock Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Woodstock Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2584 ft · 47 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street

    21 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1257 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1633 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    35.1 mi · 41 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls

    955 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Rockingham Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Rockingham Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Rockingham Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Rockingham Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Rockingham Street

    3043 ft · 2 min · Rockingham Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Westminster Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
36.1 mi · 88%
Rockingham Road
2.48 mi · 6%
Rockingham Street
1.21 mi · 3%
Woodstock Road
0.82 mi · 2%
V.A. Cutoff Road
0.37 mi · 1%
US 5
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

35.1 mi · 00h 41m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
36.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
00h 25m from Hartford
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hartford and Mostly Sunny near Bellows Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Bellows Falls?

The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Hartford and 20.6 miles from Bellows Falls.

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

The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hartford and Mostly Sunny near Bellows Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

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

RAIL

Windsor station

26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Claremont

12 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

White River Junction

19 mi away
102 Railroad Row
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

28 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Bellows Falls. Straight-line distance: 36.81 mi (59.24 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

Population9,566
Coordinates43.6606300, -72.3384200
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Bellows Falls

#2 Bellows Falls

Village in Rockingham, Vermont

Population2,967
Coordinates43.1334100, -72.4439800
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)
End: Bellows Falls (-72.44398, 43.13341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.51 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.52
2.92 gal · 11.02 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.76 $11.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.51 $13.01
Premium $4.86 $7.09 $14.19
Diesel $6.00 $8.76 $17.51

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and Bellows Falls. The current time is 20:24:22.

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.