How far is Hartford, VT from Franklin, VT?

The driving distance from Hartford, VT to Franklin, VT is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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
131.55 mi
02h 43m
Flight
95.66 mi
153.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.66 mi
Kilometers
153.95 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.55 mi
Kilometers
211.71 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Sat, Apr 18, 12:30 PM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Sat, Apr 18, 3:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-18T09:46
Arrive Franklin
Sat, Apr 18, 12:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waterbury
VT

Town in Vermont

From Hartford
65.7 mi
01h 21m
To Franklin
65.8 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Christian Street

    13 m · 3 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 · 10 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

    Continue on Fisher Pond Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Fisher Pond Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Sheldon Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Sheldon Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 105

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 105

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 120

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 120

  13. 13

    Continue on North Sheldon Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Sheldon Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hanna Road

    52 m · 7 sec · Hanna Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Woodstock Road
112 mi · 85%
Vermont Route 105
6.72 mi · 5%
Sheldon Road
4.4 mi · 3%
North Sheldon Road
2.61 mi · 2%
Fisher Pond Road
1.84 mi · 1%
Vermont Route 120
1.74 mi · 1%
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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
95.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterbury
01h 21m from Hartford
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hartford and Partly Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Hartford and 65.8 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.30 one way or $36.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waterbury

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

15 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

33 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

47 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 95.66 mi (153.95 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

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

#2 Franklin

City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States

Population1,435
Coordinates44.9819900, -72.9162400
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)
End: Franklin (-72.91624, 44.98199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.57 L · about $18.30
Round trip
$36.61
9.28 gal · 35.14 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $18.30 $36.61
Mid-grade $4.46 $20.68 $41.36
Premium $4.86 $22.54 $45.08
Diesel $6.00 $27.83 $55.65

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and Franklin. The current time is 09:46:53.

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.