How far is Hartford, VT from Hardwick, VT?

The driving distance from Hartford, VT to Hardwick, VT is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.92 mi
01h 42m
Flight
58.35 mi
93.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.35 mi
Kilometers
93.9 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.92 mi
Kilometers
133.45 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hardwick
Thu, Apr 23, 8:07 AM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Thu, Apr 23, 9:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-23T06:24
Arrive Hardwick
Thu, Apr 23, 8:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
Wells River
VT

Village in Vermont

From Hartford
41.4 mi
00h 51m
To Hardwick
41.4 mi
00h 51m

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
50°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1094 ft · 20 sec · Wolcott Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Church Street

    71 m · 11 sec · West Church Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Highland Avenue

    75 m · 11 sec · Highland Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Daniels Road

    546 ft · 24 sec · Daniels Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    24 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
58.6 mi · 71%
Vermont Route 15
12.5 mi · 15%
U.S. Route 2 West
9.46 mi · 11%
Christian Street
0.99 mi · 1%
Bugbee Street
0.42 mi · 1%
Mill Street
0.23 mi
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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
58.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wells River
00h 51m from Hartford
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hartford and Partly Sunny near Hardwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Wells River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Hartford and 41.4 miles from Hardwick.

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

The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.56 one way or $23.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wells River

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

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

BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

27 mi away
336 Cottage St.
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

32 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

46 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

53 mi away
83 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Hardwick. Straight-line distance: 58.35 mi (93.9 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

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

#2 Hardwick

Town in Vermont

Population2,839
Coordinates44.5047800, -72.3681600
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)
End: Hardwick (-72.36816, 44.50478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.08 L · about $11.56
Round trip
$23.12
5.86 gal · 22.16 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.56 $23.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.06 $26.12
Premium $4.86 $14.23 $28.47
Diesel $6.00 $17.57 $35.14

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 Hardwick. The current time is 06:24:43.

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.