How far is Hartford, VT from East Montpelier, VT?
The driving distance from Hartford, VT to East Montpelier, VT is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and East Montpelier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and East Montpelier.
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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
46.1 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 62 East: Berlin, Barre
1180 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Vermont Route 62
1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 62
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Keep slight right to continue on Berlin State Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Berlin State Highway
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Turn left onto Barre-Montpelier Road
1135 ft · 24 sec · Barre-Montpelier Road
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Continue on River Street
1.3 km · 2 min · River Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward River Street
1 m · 1 sec · River Street
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Exit the roundabout onto River Street
30 m · 1 sec · River Street
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Merge slight left onto East Montpelier Road
2221 ft · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
4.4 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 2
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Turn left onto Quaker Road
24 m · 2 sec · Quaker Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Quaker Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and East Montpelier.
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.
Woodstock Road
Merge slight left
46.1 mi · 00h 53m
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 Partly Sunny near East Montpelier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to East Montpelier?
The road trip is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Hartford and 28.6 miles from East Montpelier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hartford and Partly Sunny near East Montpelier.
Stop Ideas Near Randolph
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 Randolph.
Randolph station
Montpelier station
White River Junction
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and East Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 42.82 mi (68.92 km).
#1 Hartford
Town in Windsor County, Vermont
| Population | 9,566 |
| Coordinates | 43.6606300, -72.3384200 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Montpelier
Town in Washington County, Vermont, USA
| Population | 2,560 |
| Coordinates | 44.2711700, -72.4870500 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Montpelier (-72.48705, 44.27117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.00 | $18.01 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.81 | $19.63 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.11 | $24.23 |
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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