How far is Hartford, VT from Putney, VT?

The driving distance from Hartford, VT to Putney, VT is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.46 mi
01h 06m
Flight
48.27 mi
77.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.27 mi
Kilometers
77.69 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.46 mi
Kilometers
89.25 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Putney
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-22T23:47
Arrive Putney
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Springfield
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Hartford
27.7 mi
00h 33m
To Putney
27.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Christian Street

    13 m · 3 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 · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Woodstock Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Woodstock Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2523 ft · 42 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

    52.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Putney

    776 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway

    592 ft · 10 sec · Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
53.3 mi · 96%
Woodstock Road
0.84 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.64 mi · 1%
V.A. Cutoff Road
0.37 mi · 1%
US 5
0.15 mi
Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

52.3 mi · 01h 01m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 33m from Hartford
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hartford and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Putney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Hartford and 27.7 miles from Putney.

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

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.73 one way or $15.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hartford and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Putney.

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

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

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

RAIL

Claremont

11 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

18 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Windsor station

22 mi away
26 Depot Ave
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

22 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Putney. Straight-line distance: 48.27 mi (77.69 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

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

#2 Putney

Town in Vermont, United States

Population2,438
Coordinates42.9748000, -72.5217600
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)
End: Putney (-72.52176, 42.9748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.41 L · about $7.73
Round trip
$15.46
3.92 gal · 14.82 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.73 $15.46
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.74 $17.47
Premium $4.86 $9.52 $19.04
Diesel $6.00 $11.75 $23.51

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 Putney. The current time is 23:47:22.

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.