How far is Hartford, VT from Chester, VT?
The driving distance from Hartford, VT to Chester, VT is about 47 miles (75.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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.
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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 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Weathersfield, Vermont, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Chester.
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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 · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Woodstock Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Woodstock Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2523 ft · 42 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street
21 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1257 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1633 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
35.1 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls
1174 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockingham Road
6.5 mi · 10 min · Rockingham Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 103 South
2.5 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 103 South
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Continue on South Main Street
2517 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Grafton Street
22 m · 2 sec · Grafton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Chester.
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.
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.
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 Sunny leaving Hartford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Chester?
The road trip is about 47 miles (75.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Perkinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Hartford and 23.5 miles from Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.55 one way or $13.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hartford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Perkinsville
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 Perkinsville.
Claremont
Okemo, Vermont
Windsor station
Bellows Falls station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Chester. Straight-line distance: 30.35 mi (48.84 km).
#1 Hartford
Town in Windsor County, Vermont
| Population | 9,566 |
| Coordinates | 43.6606300, -72.3384200 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chester
Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,018 |
| Coordinates | 43.2628500, -72.5950900 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester (-72.59509, 43.26285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.06 | $16.13 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.96 | $19.91 |
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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