How far is Hartford, VT from Danby, VT?

The estimated driving distance from Hartford, VT to Danby, VT is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.25 mi
01h 21m · estimated
Flight
39.44 mi
63.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.44 mi
Kilometers
63.48 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
53.25 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
85.7 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danby
Fri, Apr 10, 9:45 PM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Fri, Apr 10, 11:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-10T20:23
Arrive Danby
Fri, Apr 10, 9:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
Plymouth
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From Hartford
19.7 mi
00h 40m
To Danby
33.6 mi
00h 40m

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
68°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 40m from Hartford
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hartford and Partly Sunny near Danby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Hartford and 33.6 miles from Danby.

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

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.42 one way or $14.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hartford and Partly Sunny near Danby.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

BUS

Okemo, Vermont

15 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Rutland station

22 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Windsor station

28 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Claremont

33 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Danby. Straight-line distance: 39.44 mi (63.48 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

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

#2 Danby

Town in Rutland County, Vermont

Population1,308
Coordinates43.3461800, -72.9953800
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)
End: Danby (-72.99538, 43.34618)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.11 L · about $7.42
Round trip
$14.83
3.76 gal · 14.22 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.42 $14.83
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.38 $16.76
Premium $4.86 $9.13 $18.27
Diesel $6.00 $11.27 $22.55

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 Danby. The current time is 20:23:31.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.