How far is Hartford, VT from Fairfield, VT?

The driving distance from Hartford, VT to Fairfield, VT is about 120 miles (193.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.06 mi
02h 26m
Flight
84.39 mi
135.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.39 mi
Kilometers
135.82 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.06 mi
Kilometers
193.21 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Thu, Apr 23, 6:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-23T01:36
Arrive Fairfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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
Duxbury
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

From Hartford
60 mi
01h 13m
To Fairfield
60.1 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Christian Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Christian Street

  2. 2

    Continue on V.A. Cutoff Road

    1967 ft · 56 sec · V.A. Cutoff Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    44 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Woodstock Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    109.5 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans

    2772 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Fairfax Road

    1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Fairfield Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Fairfield Hill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 36

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 36

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Road

    40 m · 4 sec · North Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Woodstock Road
112 mi · 93%
Vermont Route 36
4.46 mi · 4%
Fairfield Hill Road
2.21 mi · 2%
Fairfax Road
0.64 mi · 1%
US 7
0.53 mi
V.A. Cutoff Road
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Woodstock Road

Merge slight left

110 mi · 02h 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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
84.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duxbury
01h 13m from Hartford
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hartford and Partly Sunny near Fairfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120 miles (193.2 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Duxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Hartford and 60.1 miles from Fairfield.

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

The direct path is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.73 one way or $33.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Duxbury

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

1 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

14 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

34 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

45 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 84.39 mi (135.82 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

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

#2 Fairfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population1,973
Coordinates44.8019900, -72.9456900
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)
End: Fairfield (-72.94569, 44.80199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.24 gal
16.04 L · about $16.73
Round trip
$33.45
8.48 gal · 32.08 L
Estimated CO2
37.7 kg one way
Round trip: 75.4 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.73 $33.45
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.90 $37.80
Premium $4.86 $20.60 $41.20
Diesel $6.00 $25.43 $50.85

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and Fairfield. The current time is 01:36:48.

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.