How far is Hartford, VT from Starksboro, VT?

The driving distance from Hartford, VT to Starksboro, VT is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53 miles (85.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
98.91 mi
02h 01m
Flight
53.03 mi
85.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.03 mi
Kilometers
85.34 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.91 mi
Kilometers
159.18 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Starksboro
Thu, Apr 16, 8:22 AM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Thu, Apr 16, 10:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-16T06:20
Arrive Starksboro
Thu, Apr 16, 8:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Montpelier
VT

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

From Hartford
49.4 mi
01h 00m
To Starksboro
49.5 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Christian Street

    13 m · 1 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 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

    79.7 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction

    1413 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Saint George Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Saint George Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 2A

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 116

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Vermont Route 116

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 116

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Woodstock Road
82 mi · 83%
Vermont Route 116
11.3 mi · 11%
Saint George Road
3.01 mi · 3%
Vermont Route 2A
1.98 mi · 2%
V.A. Cutoff Road
0.37 mi
VT 2A
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Woodstock Road

Merge slight left

79.7 mi · 01h 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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.9 mi
53 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montpelier
01h 00m from Hartford
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hartford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Starksboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.4 miles from Hartford and 49.5 miles from Starksboro.

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

The direct path is about 53 miles (85.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.77 one way or $27.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hartford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Starksboro.

Stop Ideas Near Montpelier

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

3 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

16 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

38 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

50 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Starksboro. Straight-line distance: 53.03 mi (85.34 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

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

#2 Starksboro

Town in Vermont

Population1,756
Coordinates44.2272800, -73.0573400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)
End: Starksboro (-73.05734, 44.22728)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.21 L · about $13.77
Round trip
$27.54
6.98 gal · 26.42 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.77 $27.54
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.55 $31.11
Premium $4.86 $16.95 $33.91
Diesel $6.00 $20.93 $41.86

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and Starksboro. The current time is 06:20:42.

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.