How far is Hartford, VT from Cambridge, VT?

The driving distance from Hartford, VT to Cambridge, VT is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73 miles (117.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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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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
96.16 mi
02h 05m
Flight
73.04 mi
117.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.04 mi
Kilometers
117.54 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.16 mi
Kilometers
154.75 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Sat, Apr 18, 10:07 AM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Sat, Apr 18, 12:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-18T08:02
Arrive Cambridge
Sat, Apr 18, 10:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Barre
VT

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

From Hartford
48 mi
01h 02m
To Cambridge
48.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Richmond, Williston

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    57 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto River Road

    73 m · 7 sec · River Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Governor Peck Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Governor Peck Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Governor Peck Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Governor Peck Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Browns Trace

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Browns Trace

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Browns Trace

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Browns Trace

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 15

    11.3 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 15

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 15

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Woodstock Road
76.5 mi · 80%
Vermont Route 15
11.3 mi · 12%
Browns Trace
5.26 mi · 5%
Governor Peck Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Governor Peck Highway
0.84 mi · 1%
V.A. Cutoff Road
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Woodstock Road

Merge slight left

74.2 mi · 01h 26m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
73 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barre
01h 02m from Hartford
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hartford and Mostly Sunny near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Barre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Hartford and 48.1 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 73 miles (117.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.37 one way or $26.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hartford and Mostly Sunny near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Barre

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

11 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

25 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

33 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

58 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 73.04 mi (117.54 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

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

#2 Cambridge

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont

Population3,817
Coordinates44.6447700, -72.8762400
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)
End: Cambridge (-72.87624, 44.64477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.84 L · about $13.37
Round trip
$26.75
6.78 gal · 25.68 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.37 $26.75
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.11 $30.22
Premium $4.86 $16.47 $32.94
Diesel $6.00 $20.33 $40.66

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and Cambridge. The current time is 08:02:32.

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.