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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
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 Hardwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Hardwick.
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Start on Christian Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Christian Street
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Turn sharp right onto Bugbee Street
2198 ft · 51 sec · Bugbee Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 91 North
1685 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
58.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
1029 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto U.S. Route 2 West
9.5 mi · 11 min · U.S. Route 2 West
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 15
12.5 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 15
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Continue on Mill Street
1209 ft · 21 sec · Mill Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
158 m · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Wolcott Street
1094 ft · 20 sec · Wolcott Street
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Turn right onto West Church Street
71 m · 11 sec · West Church Street
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
75 m · 11 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Daniels Road
546 ft · 24 sec · Daniels Road
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Turn slight right
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Hardwick.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wells River.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Hardwick. Straight-line distance: 58.35 mi (93.9 km).
#1 Hartford
Town in Windsor County, Vermont
| Population | 9,566 |
| Coordinates | 43.6606300, -72.3384200 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hardwick
Town in Vermont
| Population | 2,839 |
| Coordinates | 44.5047800, -72.3681600 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hardwick (-72.36816, 44.50478)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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