How far is Hartford, VT from Washington, VT?

The driving distance from Hartford, VT to Washington, VT is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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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
47.93 mi
01h 12m
Flight
31.1 mi
50.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.1 mi
Kilometers
50.05 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.93 mi
Kilometers
77.13 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington
Wed, Apr 15, 12:38 AM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Wed, Apr 15, 1:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-14T23:25
Arrive Washington
Wed, Apr 15, 12:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Fairlee
VT

Town in Vermont

From Hartford
23.9 mi
00h 36m
To Washington
24 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25 mi · 29 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 25: Bradford, Barre

    1795 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Waits River Road

    6 mi · 10 min · Waits River Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 25

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 25

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto East Orange Road

    5.9 mi · 14 min · East Orange Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Corinth Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · West Corinth Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 110

    37 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 110

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 110

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
25.3 mi · 53%
Vermont Route 25
7.12 mi · 15%
Waits River Road
6.01 mi · 13%
East Orange Road
5.86 mi · 12%
West Corinth Road
1.88 mi · 4%
Christian Street
0.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Merge slight left

25 mi · 00h 29m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairlee
00h 36m from Hartford
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Fairlee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Hartford and 24 miles from Washington.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fairlee

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

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

RAIL

White River Junction

32 mi away
102 Railroad Row
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

40 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

40 mi away
83 Main St.
RAIL

Randolph station

42 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Washington. Straight-line distance: 31.1 mi (50.05 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

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

#2 Washington

Town in Orange County, Vermont

Population1,014
Coordinates44.1056200, -72.4326000
Altitude390
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)
End: Washington (-72.4326, 44.10562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.4 L · about $6.67
Round trip
$13.33
3.38 gal · 12.8 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.67 $13.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.53 $15.06
Premium $4.86 $8.21 $16.42
Diesel $6.00 $10.13 $20.27

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 Washington. The current time is 23:25:19.

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.