How far is Hartford, VT from Mendon, VT?
The driving distance from Hartford, VT to Mendon, VT is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
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 Mendon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Mendon.
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Start on Christian Street
13 m · 3 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 · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Woodstock Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Woodstock Road
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Turn right onto Quechee Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Quechee Main Street
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Turn left onto Waterman Hill Road
67 m · 8 sec · Waterman Hill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Waterman Hill Road
811 ft · 31 sec · Waterman Hill Road
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Turn right onto Woodstock Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road
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Continue on U.S. Route 4
1.2 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 4
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Continue on East Woodstock Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · East Woodstock Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pleasant Street
1852 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn slight left onto Central Street
1361 ft · 46 sec · Central Street
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Continue on The Green
1195 ft · 41 sec · The Green
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Continue on Church Street
1238 ft · 42 sec · Church Street
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Continue on River Street
932 ft · 32 sec · River Street
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Continue on West Woodstock Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · West Woodstock Road
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Continue on U.S. Route 4
20.7 mi · 33 min · U.S. Route 4
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Turn right onto Meadow Lake Drive
66 m · 6 sec · Meadow Lake Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Meadow Lake Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Mendon.
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.
U.S. Route 4
Continue on U.S. Route 4
20.7 mi · 00h 33m
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 Cloudy leaving Hartford and Partly Sunny near Mendon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Mendon?
The road trip is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Hartford and 19.7 miles from Mendon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hartford and Partly Sunny near Mendon.
Stop Ideas Near Bridgewater
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 Bridgewater.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Mendon. Straight-line distance: 29.47 mi (47.42 km).
#1 Hartford
Town in Windsor County, Vermont
| Population | 9,566 |
| Coordinates | 43.6606300, -72.3384200 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mendon
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,015 |
| Coordinates | 43.6519800, -72.9278000 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mendon (-72.9278, 43.65198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 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 | $5.48 | $10.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.20 | $12.39 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.75 | $13.51 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.34 | $16.67 |
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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