How far is Hartford, VT from Lincoln, VT?

The driving distance from Hartford, VT to Lincoln, VT is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.79 mi
01h 44m
Flight
44.97 mi
72.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.97 mi
Kilometers
72.37 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.79 mi
Kilometers
109.09 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln
Thu, Apr 16, 12:02 AM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Thu, Apr 16, 1:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-15T22:18
Arrive Lincoln
Thu, Apr 16, 12:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Brookfield
VT

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

From Hartford
33.9 mi
00h 52m
To Lincoln
33.9 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
61°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.9 mi · 45 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 64: Northfield, Williamstown

    836 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto VT 64 West: Norwich University, Northfield

    29 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 64

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 64

  10. 10

    Continue on Lovers Lane

    1 km · 2 min · Lovers Lane

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 12A

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 12A

  12. 12

    Continue on Roxbury Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Roxbury Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Warren Mountain Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Warren Mountain Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Roxburry Mountain Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Roxburry Mountain Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Brook Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Brook Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Flat Iron Road

    613 ft · 21 sec · Flat Iron Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    990 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Covered Bridge Road

    51 m · 9 sec · Covered Bridge Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Covered Bridge Road

    158 m · 18 sec · Covered Bridge Road

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Covered Bridge Road

    117 m · 16 sec · Covered Bridge Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 100

    104 m · 6 sec · Vermont Route 100

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Gap Road

    7.7 mi · 16 min · Lincoln Gap Road

  23. 23

    Continue on East River Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East River Road

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Quaker Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Quaker Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Quaker Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Woodstock Road
41.1 mi · 61%
Lincoln Gap Road
7.66 mi · 11%
Vermont Route 12A
3.57 mi · 5%
Warren Mountain Road
2.99 mi · 4%
Vermont Route 64
2.93 mi · 4%
Roxburry Mountain Road
2.83 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Woodstock Road

Merge slight left

38.9 mi · 00h 45m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
45 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookfield
00h 52m from Hartford
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hartford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lincoln.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Brookfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Hartford and 33.9 miles from Lincoln.

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

The direct path is about 45 miles (72.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hartford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lincoln.

Stop Ideas Near Brookfield

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

14 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

24 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

35 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

White River Junction

49 mi away
102 Railroad Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 44.97 mi (72.37 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

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

#2 Lincoln

Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States

Population1,244
Coordinates44.1058900, -72.9970600
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)
End: Lincoln (-72.99706, 44.10589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.05 L · about $9.43
Round trip
$18.86
4.78 gal · 18.1 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.43 $18.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.65 $21.30
Premium $4.86 $11.61 $23.22
Diesel $6.00 $14.33 $28.67

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and Lincoln. The current time is 22:18:10.

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.