How far is Hartford, VT from Stowe, VT?

The driving distance from Hartford, VT to Stowe, VT is about 72.1 miles (116 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.1 mi
01h 31m
Flight
58.2 mi
93.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.2 mi
Kilometers
93.66 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.1 mi
Kilometers
116.03 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stowe
Tue, May 5, 5:38 AM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Tue, May 5, 7:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-05-05T04:06
Arrive Stowe
Tue, May 5, 5:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Brookfield
VT

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

From Hartford
36 mi
00h 45m
To Stowe
36 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    59.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe

    1523 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    570 ft · 10 sec · Vermont Route 100

  9. 9

    Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Woodstock Road
61.7 mi · 86%
Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 8%
Waterbury Road
2.23 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.24 mi · 2%
V.A. Cutoff Road
0.37 mi · 1%
VT 100
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Woodstock Road

Merge slight left

59.5 mi · 01h 09m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
58.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookfield
00h 45m from Hartford
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hartford and Rain Showers Likely near Stowe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Brookfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Hartford and 36 miles from Stowe.

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

The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.02 one way or $20.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hartford and Rain Showers Likely near Stowe.

Stop Ideas Near Brookfield

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

14 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

24 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

35 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

White River Junction

49 mi away
102 Railroad Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Stowe. Straight-line distance: 58.2 mi (93.66 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

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

#2 Stowe

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

Population4,447
Coordinates44.4653300, -72.6845600
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)
End: Stowe (-72.68456, 44.46533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
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 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.63 L · about $10.02
Round trip
$20.04
5.08 gal · 19.26 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.02 $20.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.32 $22.64
Premium $4.86 $12.34 $24.68
Diesel $6.00 $15.23 $30.46

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and Stowe. The current time is 04:06:26.

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.