How far is Hartland, VT from Montpelier, VT?

The driving distance from Hartland, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.68 mi
01h 03m
Flight
50.48 mi
81.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.48 mi
Kilometers
81.24 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.68 mi
Kilometers
104.1 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montpelier
Thu, Apr 30, 2:14 AM EDT
Return by in Hartland
Thu, Apr 30, 3:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartland
2026-04-30T01:10
Arrive Montpelier
Thu, Apr 30, 2:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartland
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
Royalton
VT

Town in Vermont

From Hartland
32.3 mi
00h 31m
To Montpelier
32.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hartland and Montpelier.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hartland and Montpelier.

  1. 1

    Start on U.S. Route 5

    1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 5

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 91 North

    943 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    52.3 mi · 1 hr

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier

    1209 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1103 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartland and Montpelier.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
9 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
52.5 mi · 81%
I 91 North
9.41 mi · 15%
Memorial Drive
1.19 mi · 2%
U.S. Route 5
1.08 mi · 2%
US 2
0.23 mi
Main Street
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

52.3 mi · 01h 00m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
50.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royalton
00h 31m from Hartland
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Hartland and Light Rain near Montpelier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hartland to Montpelier?

The road trip is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.3 miles from Hartland and 32.4 miles from Montpelier.

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

The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.99 one way or $17.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Hartland and Light Rain near Montpelier.

Stop Ideas Near Royalton

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

15 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

White River Junction

26 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Windsor station

39 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Rutland station

42 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartland and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 50.48 mi (81.24 km).

Hartland

#1 Hartland

Town in Vermont, United States

Population3,513
Coordinates43.5406300, -72.3989800
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Montpelier

#2 Montpelier

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

Population7,328
Coordinates44.2600600, -72.5753900
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: US 5 (-72.399071, 43.540693)
End: Main Street (-72.575417, 44.260072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.64 L · about $8.99
Round trip
$17.99
4.56 gal · 17.28 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.99 $17.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.16 $20.32
Premium $4.86 $11.08 $22.15
Diesel $6.00 $13.67 $27.35

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartland and Montpelier. The current time is 01:10:20.

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.