How far is Hartford, VT from Orwell, VT?
The driving distance from Hartford, VT to Orwell, VT is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
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.
Town in Windsor County, Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Orwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Orwell.
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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
2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Road
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Take the exit left
1426 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
18.2 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
1636 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 107
1.9 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 107
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight left onto River Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 107
6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 100
1 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 100
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Continue on Vermont Route 100
6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 100
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Turn left onto Brandon Mountain Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Brandon Mountain Road
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Continue on Brandon Mountain Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Brandon Mountain Road
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Continue on Gap Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Gap Road
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Continue on Forest Dale Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Forest Dale Road
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Continue on Marble Street
1385 ft · 29 sec · Marble Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
1567 ft · 32 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Park Street
33 m · 5 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto Center Street
1198 ft · 43 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Conant Square
1165 ft · 42 sec · Conant Square
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Turn left onto Champlain Street
3 mi · 5 min · Champlain Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 73 East
2.8 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 73 East
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 30
2.2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 30
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 73 West
4.6 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 73 West
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Continue on Main Street
1870 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Orwell Road
19 m · 2 sec · North Orwell Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Orwell Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Orwell.
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.
Woodstock Road
Merge slight left
18.2 mi · 00h 21m
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 Mostly Sunny near Orwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Orwell?
The road trip is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Stockbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Hartford and 36.2 miles from Orwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.06 one way or $20.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hartford and Mostly Sunny near Orwell.
Stop Ideas Near Stockbridge
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 Stockbridge.
Randolph station
Rutland station
White River Junction
Castleton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Orwell. Straight-line distance: 48.91 mi (78.72 km).
#1 Hartford
Town in Windsor County, Vermont
| Population | 9,566 |
| Coordinates | 43.6606300, -72.3384200 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orwell
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,212 |
| Coordinates | 43.8039500, -73.2978900 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orwell (-73.29789, 43.80395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.06 | $20.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.37 | $22.73 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.39 | $24.78 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.29 | $30.58 |
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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