How far is Hartford, VT from Brandon, VT?

The driving distance from Hartford, VT to Brandon, VT is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.81 mi
01h 30m
Flight
38.59 mi
62.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.59 mi
Kilometers
62.11 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.81 mi
Kilometers
94.65 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brandon
Thu, Apr 30, 2:09 PM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Thu, Apr 30, 3:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-30T12:39
Arrive Brandon
Thu, Apr 30, 2:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
Stockbridge
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

From Hartford
29.4 mi
00h 45m
To Brandon
29.5 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Christian Street

    13 m · 3 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 · 10 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

    18.2 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton

    1636 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 107

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 107

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    1 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 100

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 100

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Brandon Mountain Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Brandon Mountain Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Brandon Mountain Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Brandon Mountain Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Gap Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Gap Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Forest Dale Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Forest Dale Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Marble Street

    1385 ft · 29 sec · Marble Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Park Street

    1567 ft · 32 sec · Park Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Park Street

    136 m · 20 sec · Park Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Woodstock Road
20.5 mi · 35%
Brandon Mountain Road
9.01 mi · 15%
Vermont Route 107
8.62 mi · 15%
Vermont Route 100
7.68 mi · 13%
Forest Dale Road
3.84 mi · 7%
Gap Road
3.55 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Woodstock Road

Merge slight left

18.2 mi · 00h 21m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stockbridge
00h 45m from Hartford
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Hartford and Light Rain near Brandon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Stockbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from Hartford and 29.5 miles from Brandon.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Hartford and Light Rain near Brandon.

Stop Ideas Near Stockbridge

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

17 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Rutland station

27 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

White River Junction

38 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Castleton station

39 mi away
266 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Brandon. Straight-line distance: 38.59 mi (62.11 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

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

#2 Brandon

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population3,705
Coordinates43.7981200, -73.0876100
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)
End: Brandon (-73.08761, 43.79812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.86 L · about $8.21
Round trip
$16.41
4.16 gal · 15.72 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.21 $16.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.27 $18.54
Premium $4.86 $10.10 $20.21
Diesel $6.00 $12.47 $24.95

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and Brandon. The current time is 12:39:33.

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.