How far is Leicester, VT from Hartford, VT?

The driving distance from Leicester, VT to Hartford, VT is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
61.19 mi
01h 36m
Flight
40.95 mi
65.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.95 mi
Kilometers
65.9 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.19 mi
Kilometers
98.47 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Sat, Apr 11, 11:39 AM EDT
Return by in Leicester
Sat, Apr 11, 1:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leicester
2026-04-11T10:02
Arrive Hartford
Sat, Apr 11, 11:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leicester
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
Stockbridge
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

From Leicester
30.6 mi
00h 48m
To Hartford
30.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    117 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fern Lake Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Fern Lake Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Lake Dunmore Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lake Dunmore Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Forest Dale Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Forest Dale Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Gap Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Gap Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Brandon Mountain Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Brandon Mountain Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Brandon Mountain Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Brandon Mountain Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 100 South

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 100 South

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    1 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 100

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 107

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107

  12. 12

    Continue on River Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I 89 South

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 4: Woodstock, Quechee

    2049 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Woodstock Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    44 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road

    2009 ft · 55 sec · V.A. Cutoff Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Christian Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
18.6 mi · 30%
Brandon Mountain Road
9.01 mi · 15%
Vermont Route 107
8.41 mi · 14%
Vermont Route 100 South
6.68 mi · 11%
Gap Road
3.55 mi · 6%
River Street
3.37 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

18.3 mi · 00h 21m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
40.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stockbridge
00h 48m from Leicester
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Leicester and Mostly Sunny near Hartford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Stockbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Leicester and 30.6 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Leicester and Mostly Sunny near Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Stockbridge

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

17 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Rutland station

27 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

White River Junction

38 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Castleton station

39 mi away
266 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leicester and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 40.95 mi (65.9 km).

Leicester

#1 Leicester

Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States

Population1,096
Coordinates43.8667300, -73.1078900
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Hartford

#2 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

Population9,566
Coordinates43.6606300, -72.3384200
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Leicester (-73.10789, 43.86673)
End: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.17 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.04
4.32 gal · 16.34 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.52 $17.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.63 $19.25
Premium $4.86 $10.49 $20.99
Diesel $6.00 $12.95 $25.91

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Leicester and Hartford. The current time is 10:02:57.

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.