How far is Hartford, VT from Townshend, VT?
The driving distance from Hartford, VT to Townshend, VT is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Townshend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Townshend.
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Start on Christian Street
13 m · 1 sec · Christian Street
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Continue on V.A. Cutoff Road
1967 ft · 56 sec · V.A. Cutoff Road
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Turn right
44 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Woodstock Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Woodstock Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2584 ft · 47 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street
21 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1257 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1633 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
35.1 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls
955 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Rockingham Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Rockingham Road
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Continue on Rockingham Street
1 km · 57 sec · Rockingham Street
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Turn straight onto Atkinson Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Atkinson Street
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Turn right onto Old Terrace
1910 ft · 43 sec · Old Terrace
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Continue on Route 121
1.8 mi · 4 min · Route 121
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Continue on Saxtons River Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Saxtons River Road
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Continue on Main Street
2127 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
1482 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Saxtons River Road
2.7 mi · 6 min · Saxtons River Road
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Continue on Route 121 East
1001 ft · 32 sec · Route 121 East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Athens Road
1229 ft · 35 sec · Athens Road
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Continue on Route 35
1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 35
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 35
3.9 mi · 9 min · Route 35
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Continue on Athens Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Athens Road
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Continue on Grafton Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Grafton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grafton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Townshend.
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.
North Main Street
Merge slight left
35.1 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Hartford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Townshend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Townshend?
The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 29.6 miles from Hartford and 29.6 miles from Townshend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hartford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Townshend.
Stop Ideas Near Springfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springfield.
Claremont
Bellows Falls station
Windsor station
Okemo, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Townshend. Straight-line distance: 45.49 mi (73.21 km).
#1 Hartford
Town in Windsor County, Vermont
| Population | 9,566 |
| Coordinates | 43.6606300, -72.3384200 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Townshend
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,237 |
| Coordinates | 43.0473000, -72.6675900 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Townshend (-72.66759, 43.0473)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $8.25 | $16.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.15 | $20.31 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.53 | $25.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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