How far is Hartford, VT from Craftsbury, VT?

The driving distance from Hartford, VT to Craftsbury, VT is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.53 mi
02h 00m
Flight
67.46 mi
108.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.46 mi
Kilometers
108.57 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.53 mi
Kilometers
148.91 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Craftsbury
Fri, Apr 10, 10:24 PM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Sat, Apr 11, 12:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-10T20:24
Arrive Craftsbury
Fri, Apr 10, 10:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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
Barnet
VT

Town in Caledonia County, Vermont, United States

From Hartford
46.2 mi
01h 00m
To Craftsbury
46.3 mi
01h 00m

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
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Christian Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Christian Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Bugbee Street

    2198 ft · 51 sec · Bugbee Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 91 North

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    58.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier

    1029 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto U.S. Route 2 West

    9.5 mi · 11 min · U.S. Route 2 West

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 15

    12.5 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 15

  8. 8

    Continue on Mill Street

    1209 ft · 21 sec · Mill Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    158 m · 12 sec · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Wolcott Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Wolcott Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 West

    2518 ft · 44 sec · Vermont Route 15 West

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Craftsbury Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Craftsbury Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Eligo Lake Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Eligo Lake Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 14

    1 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 14

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Craftsbury Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Craftsbury Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Creek Road

    91 m · 8 sec · Creek Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Town Garage Road

    13 m · 3 sec · Town Garage Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Town Garage Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
58.6 mi · 63%
Vermont Route 15
12.5 mi · 13%
U.S. Route 2 West
9.46 mi · 10%
Craftsbury Road
4.51 mi · 5%
Eligo Lake Road
1.91 mi · 2%
South Craftsbury Road
1.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Merge slight left

58.3 mi · 01h 07m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
67.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barnet
01h 00m from Hartford
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hartford and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Craftsbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Barnet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Hartford and 46.3 miles from Craftsbury.

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

The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hartford and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Craftsbury.

Stop Ideas Near Barnet

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

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

BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

22 mi away
336 Cottage St.
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

41 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

45 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

56 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Craftsbury. Straight-line distance: 67.46 mi (108.57 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

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

#2 Craftsbury

Town in Vermont

Population1,170
Coordinates44.6367200, -72.3726100
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)
End: Craftsbury (-72.37261, 44.63672)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.36 L · about $12.90
Round trip
$25.80
6.54 gal · 24.72 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.90 $25.80
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.57 $29.15
Premium $4.86 $15.89 $31.77
Diesel $6.00 $19.61 $39.22

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 Craftsbury. The current time is 20:24:22.

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.