How far is Hartford, VT from Orange County, VT?

The driving distance from Hartford, VT to Orange County, VT is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.09 mi
00h 54m
Flight
23.91 mi
38.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.91 mi
Kilometers
38.48 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.09 mi
Kilometers
51.64 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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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 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orange County
Thu, Apr 23, 9:23 AM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Thu, Apr 23, 10:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-23T08:29
Arrive Orange County
Thu, Apr 23, 9:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
West Fairlee
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Hartford
16 mi
00h 27m
To Orange County
16 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Orange County.

  1. 1

    Start on Christian Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Christian Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Bugbee Street

    2198 ft · 51 sec · Bugbee Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 91 North

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 113: Thetford

    1204 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 113

    16.9 mi · 32 min · Vermont Route 113

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Goose Green Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Goose Green Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Vershire Riding School Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Vershire Riding School Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vershire Riding School Road

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 113
16.9 mi · 53%
I 91 North
12 mi · 37%
Christian Street
0.99 mi · 3%
Vershire Riding School Road
0.88 mi · 3%
Goose Green Road
0.72 mi · 2%
Bugbee Street
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 113

Turn left onto Vermont Route 113

16.9 mi · 00h 32m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Fairlee
00h 27m from Hartford
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hartford and Mostly Sunny near Orange County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Orange County?

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

West Fairlee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Hartford and 16 miles from Orange County.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hartford and Mostly Sunny near Orange County.

Stop Ideas Near West Fairlee

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

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

RAIL

White River Junction

29 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Randolph station

32 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

48 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

49 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Orange County. Straight-line distance: 23.91 mi (38.48 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

Population9,566
Coordinates43.6606300, -72.3384200
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Orange County

#2 Orange County

County in Vermont, United States

Population28,837
Coordinates44.0056000, -72.3766100
Altitude564
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)
End: Orange County (-72.37661, 44.0056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.29 L · about $4.46
Round trip
$8.92
2.26 gal · 8.58 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.46 $8.92
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.04 $10.07
Premium $4.86 $5.49 $10.98
Diesel $6.00 $6.78 $13.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and Orange County. The current time is 08:29:14.

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.