How far is Hartford, VT from Windsor, VT?
The driving distance from Hartford, VT to Windsor, VT is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Windsor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Windsor.
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Start on Christian Street
13 m · 3 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 · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Woodstock Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Woodstock Road
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5
Turn right onto North Main Street
2523 ft · 42 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
9.7 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 12: Hartland, Windsor
826 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto U.S. Route 5
3.4 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 5
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Continue on Main Street
1896 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Depot Avenue
50 m · 7 sec · Depot Avenue
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Continue on Depot Avenue
74 m · 11 sec · Depot Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Depot Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Windsor.
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
9.66 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Hartford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Windsor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Windsor?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hartland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Hartford and 8 miles from Windsor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.21 one way or $4.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hartford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Windsor.
Stop Ideas Near Hartland
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 Hartland.
Windsor station
White River Junction
Claremont
Okemo, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Windsor. Straight-line distance: 12.67 mi (20.39 km).
#1 Hartford
Town in Windsor County, Vermont
| Population | 9,566 |
| Coordinates | 43.6606300, -72.3384200 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Windsor
Town in Windsor County, Vermont, USA
| Population | 3,284 |
| Coordinates | 43.4803500, -72.3848100 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: Windsor (-72.38481, 43.48035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
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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