How far is Hartford, VT from Richford, VT?

The driving distance from Hartford, VT to Richford, VT is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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
128.09 mi
02h 44m
Flight
93.79 mi
150.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.79 mi
Kilometers
150.94 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.09 mi
Kilometers
206.14 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richford
Wed, Apr 15, 5:11 PM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Wed, Apr 15, 7:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-15T14:26
Arrive Richford
Wed, Apr 15, 5:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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
Lyndon
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Hartford
64 mi
01h 22m
To Richford
64.1 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89.1 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 58: Orleans, Irasburg

    972 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    89 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto U.S. Route 5

    5.6 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 5

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 14 North

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 14 North

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 100

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto South Pleasant Street

    67 m · 12 sec · South Pleasant Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 101

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 101

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 105 West

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 105 West

  13. 13

    Continue on Jay Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Jay Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Troy Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Troy Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1511 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto River Street

    43 m · 2 sec · River Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
89.5 mi · 70%
Vermont Route 105 West
8.78 mi · 7%
Jay Road
6.69 mi · 5%
Vermont Route 100
5.94 mi · 5%
U.S. Route 5
5.62 mi · 4%
Vermont Route 14 North
4.64 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Merge slight left

89.1 mi · 01h 43m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
93.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon
01h 22m from Hartford
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hartford and Chance Rain Showers near Richford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Lyndon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64 miles from Hartford and 64.1 miles from Richford.

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

The direct path is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.83 one way or $35.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hartford and Chance Rain Showers near Richford.

Stop Ideas Near Lyndon

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

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

BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

31 mi away
336 Cottage St.
RAIL

Montpelier station

55 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

59 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
RAIL

Waterbury

62 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Richford. Straight-line distance: 93.79 mi (150.94 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

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

#2 Richford

Town in Vermont

Population2,303
Coordinates44.9969900, -72.6712400
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)
End: Richford (-72.67124, 44.99699)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.52 gal
17.11 L · about $17.83
Round trip
$35.66
9.04 gal · 34.22 L
Estimated CO2
40.2 kg one way
Round trip: 80.3 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.83 $35.66
Mid-grade $4.46 $20.15 $40.29
Premium $4.86 $21.96 $43.92
Diesel $6.00 $27.11 $54.21

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and Richford. The current time is 14:26:32.

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.