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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Windsor County, Vermont, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Christian Street
13 m · 1 sec · Christian Street
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Continue on V.A. Cutoff Road
1967 ft · 56 sec · V.A. Cutoff Road
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Turn right
44 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Woodstock Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Woodstock Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2584 ft · 47 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street
21 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1257 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1633 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 131: Ascutney, Windsor
1015 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 131
13.4 mi · 22 min · Vermont Route 131
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Continue on Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 103
2.2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 103
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windsor.
Windsor station
Claremont
White River Junction
Okemo, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Ludlow. Straight-line distance: 25.76 mi (41.46 km).
#1 Hartford
Town in Windsor County, Vermont
| Population | 9,566 |
| Coordinates | 43.6606300, -72.3384200 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ludlow
Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,856 |
| Coordinates | 43.3959100, -72.7006500 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ludlow (-72.70065, 43.39591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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