How far is Hartford, VT from Wells, VT?
The driving distance from Hartford, VT to Wells, VT is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
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 Rutland County, Vermont, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Wells.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Wells.
-
1
Start on Christian Street
13 m · 3 sec · Christian Street
-
2
Continue on V.A. Cutoff Road
1967 ft · 56 sec · V.A. Cutoff Road
-
3
Turn right
44 m · 10 sec
-
4
Turn left onto Woodstock Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Woodstock Road
-
5
Turn right onto Quechee Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Quechee Main Street
-
6
Turn left onto Waterman Hill Road
67 m · 8 sec · Waterman Hill Road
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on Waterman Hill Road
811 ft · 31 sec · Waterman Hill Road
-
8
Turn right onto Woodstock Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road
-
9
Continue on U.S. Route 4
1.2 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 4
-
10
Continue on East Woodstock Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · East Woodstock Road
-
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto Pleasant Street
1852 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Street
-
12
Turn slight left onto Central Street
1361 ft · 46 sec · Central Street
-
13
Continue on The Green
1195 ft · 41 sec · The Green
-
14
Continue on Church Street
1238 ft · 42 sec · Church Street
-
15
Continue on River Street
932 ft · 32 sec · River Street
-
16
Continue on West Woodstock Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · West Woodstock Road
-
17
Continue on U.S. Route 4
23.2 mi · 37 min · U.S. Route 4
-
18
Continue on Woodstock Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue
-
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
711 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street
-
20
Turn right onto West Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Street
-
21
Continue on Business Route 4
1.2 mi · 2 min · Business Route 4
-
22
Continue on Rutland Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Rutland Road
-
23
Turn slight left onto Main Street
1865 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
-
24
Turn left onto Clarendon Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Clarendon Avenue
-
25
Continue on Vermont Route 133
6.2 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 133
-
26
Continue on Morgan Road
1 mi · 2 min · Morgan Road
-
27
Continue on East Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Street
-
28
Continue on South Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · South Street
-
29
Continue on West Tinmouth Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Tinmouth Road
-
30
Turn right onto East Wells Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · East Wells Road
-
31
Turn straight onto Vermont Route 30
41 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 30
-
32
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 30
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Wells.
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.
U.S. Route 4
Continue on U.S. Route 4
23.2 mi · 00h 37m
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 Sunny leaving Hartford and Mostly Sunny near Wells.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Wells?
The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Killington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Hartford and 34 miles from Wells.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hartford and Mostly Sunny near Wells.
Stop Ideas Near Killington
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 Killington.
Rutland station
Randolph station
Okemo, Vermont
Castleton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Wells. Straight-line distance: 46.51 mi (74.85 km).
#1 Hartford
Town in Windsor County, Vermont
| Population | 9,566 |
| Coordinates | 43.6606300, -72.3384200 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wells
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,151 |
| Coordinates | 43.4172900, -73.2042700 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wells (-73.20427, 43.41729)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.70 | $21.39 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $14.39 | $28.79 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.