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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington County, Vermont, U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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Start on Christian Street
13 m · 3 sec · Christian Street
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Continue on V.A. Cutoff Road
1967 ft · 56 sec · V.A. Cutoff Road
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Turn right
44 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Woodstock Road
2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Road
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Take the exit left
1426 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
74.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
1914 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
57 m · 7 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto River Road
73 m · 7 sec · River Road
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Turn right onto Governor Peck Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Governor Peck Highway
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Continue on Governor Peck Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Governor Peck Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Browns Trace
1.8 mi · 4 min · Browns Trace
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Keep slight right to continue on Browns Trace
3.5 mi · 8 min · Browns Trace
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 15
11.3 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 15
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Barre.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
Randolph station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 73.04 mi (117.54 km).
#1 Hartford
Town in Windsor County, Vermont
| Population | 9,566 |
| Coordinates | 43.6606300, -72.3384200 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cambridge
Town in Lamoille County, Vermont
| Population | 3,817 |
| Coordinates | 44.6447700, -72.8762400 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cambridge (-72.87624, 44.64477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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