How far is Hartford, VT from Bolton, VT?

The driving distance from Hartford, VT to Bolton, VT is about 69.6 miles (112 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
69.62 mi
01h 25m
Flight
56.1 mi
90.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.1 mi
Kilometers
90.29 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.62 mi
Kilometers
112.04 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolton
Fri, Apr 10, 9:50 PM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Fri, Apr 10, 11:16 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 Bolton
Fri, Apr 10, 9:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Brookfield
VT

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

From Hartford
34.8 mi
00h 42m
To Bolton
34.8 mi
00h 42m

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
59°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Woodstock Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    59.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe

    1523 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 100

    2648 ft · 1 min · Vermont Route 100

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street

    12 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1469 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 2

  12. 12

    Continue on Theodore Roosevelt Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Theodore Roosevelt Highway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Theodore Roosevelt Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Woodstock Road
61.7 mi · 89%
U.S. Route 2
3.49 mi · 5%
Theodore Roosevelt Highway
2.92 mi · 4%
Vermont Route 100
0.5 mi · 1%
V.A. Cutoff Road
0.37 mi · 1%
VT 100
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Woodstock Road

Merge slight left

59.5 mi · 01h 09m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
56.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookfield
00h 42m from Hartford
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hartford and Rain Showers Likely near Bolton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Bolton?

The road trip is about 69.6 miles (112 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Brookfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.8 miles from Hartford and 34.8 miles from Bolton.

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

The direct path is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.70 one way or $19.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hartford and Rain Showers Likely near Bolton.

Stop Ideas Near Brookfield

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

14 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

24 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

35 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

White River Junction

49 mi away
102 Railroad Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Bolton. Straight-line distance: 56.1 mi (90.29 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

Population9,566
Coordinates43.6606300, -72.3384200
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Bolton

#2 Bolton

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population1,188
Coordinates44.3728300, -72.8806800
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)
End: Bolton (-72.88068, 44.37283)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.3 L · about $9.70
Round trip
$19.41
4.92 gal · 18.6 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.70 $19.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.96 $21.93
Premium $4.86 $11.95 $23.90
Diesel $6.00 $14.75 $29.51

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 Bolton. The current time is 20:24:34.

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.