How far is Hartford, VT from Ludlow, VT?

The driving distance from Hartford, VT to Ludlow, VT is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
40.06 mi
01h 00m
Flight
25.76 mi
41.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.76 mi
Kilometers
41.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.06 mi
Kilometers
64.47 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ludlow
Sat, Apr 11, 10:41 AM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Sat, Apr 11, 11:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-11T09:41
Arrive Ludlow
Sat, Apr 11, 10:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Windsor
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, USA

From Hartford
20 mi
00h 30m
To Ludlow
20.1 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Woodstock Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Woodstock Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2584 ft · 47 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street

    21 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1257 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1633 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.8 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 131: Ascutney, Windsor

    1015 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 131

    13.4 mi · 22 min · Vermont Route 131

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 103

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 103

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
19.8 mi · 49%
Vermont Route 131
13.4 mi · 33%
Main Street
3.26 mi · 8%
Vermont Route 103
2.19 mi · 5%
Woodstock Road
0.82 mi · 2%
V.A. Cutoff Road
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

18.8 mi · 00h 22m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
25.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
00h 30m from Hartford
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hartford and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ludlow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Hartford and 20.1 miles from Ludlow.

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

The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hartford and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ludlow.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

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

RAIL

Windsor station

26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Claremont

12 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

White River Junction

19 mi away
102 Railroad Row
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

28 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Ludlow. Straight-line distance: 25.76 mi (41.46 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

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

#2 Ludlow

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population1,856
Coordinates43.3959100, -72.7006500
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)
End: Ludlow (-72.70065, 43.39591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.35 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.12
2.82 gal · 10.7 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.56 $11.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.28 $12.57
Premium $4.86 $6.85 $13.70
Diesel $6.00 $8.46 $16.91

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and Ludlow. The current time is 09:41:44.

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.