How far is Hartford, VT from Royalton, VT?

The driving distance from Hartford, VT to Royalton, VT is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.14 mi
00h 28m
Flight
14.9 mi
23.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.9 mi
Kilometers
23.98 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.14 mi
Kilometers
30.8 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Royalton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-23T03:41
Arrive Royalton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hartford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Sharon
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From Hartford
9.6 mi
00h 14m
To Royalton
9.6 mi
00h 14m

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
56°F
Thursday

Partly 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 Royalton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Woodstock Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 14, South Royalton, Sharon

    1395 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 132

    1114 ft · 39 sec · Route 132

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 14

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Vermont Route 14

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Royalton Common Road

    118 m · 17 sec · Royalton Common Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Royalton Common Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Woodstock Road
11.5 mi · 60%
Vermont Route 14
6.72 mi · 35%
V.A. Cutoff Road
0.37 mi · 2%
VT 14
0.26 mi · 1%
Route 132
0.21 mi · 1%
Royalton Common Road
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Woodstock Road

Merge slight left

9.19 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharon
00h 14m from Hartford
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hartford and Partly Sunny near Royalton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Hartford and 9.6 miles from Royalton.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hartford and Partly Sunny near Royalton.

Stop Ideas Near Sharon

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

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

RAIL

White River Junction

19 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Randolph station

23 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Windsor station

34 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Rutland station

47 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Royalton. Straight-line distance: 14.9 mi (23.98 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

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

#2 Royalton

Town in Vermont

Population2,882
Coordinates43.8159000, -72.5456500
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)
End: Royalton (-72.54565, 43.8159)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.56 L · about $2.68
Round trip
$5.37
1.36 gal · 5.12 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.68 $5.37
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.03 $6.06
Premium $4.86 $3.30 $6.61
Diesel $6.00 $4.08 $8.16

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 Royalton. The current time is 03:41:02.

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.