How far is Lincoln, VT from Hartford, VT?
The driving distance from Lincoln, VT to Hartford, VT is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
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 Orange County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Hartford.
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Start on Quaker Street
27 m · 3 sec · Quaker Street
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Turn slight left onto East River Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · East River Road
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Continue on Lincoln Gap Road
7.7 mi · 16 min · Lincoln Gap Road
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Turn straight onto Vermont Route 100
104 m · 7 sec · Vermont Route 100
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Turn right onto Covered Bridge Road
904 ft · 31 sec · Covered Bridge Road
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Continue on Covered Bridge Road
51 m · 9 sec · Covered Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
990 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Flat Iron Road
613 ft · 21 sec · Flat Iron Road
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Turn right onto Brook Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Brook Road
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Turn right onto Roxburry Mountain Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · Roxburry Mountain Road
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Continue on Warren Mountain Road
3 mi · 7 min · Warren Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Roxbury Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Roxbury Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 12A
3.6 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 12A
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Turn right onto Lovers Lane
1 km · 2 min · Lovers Lane
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Continue on Vermont Route 64
2.8 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 64
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Take the ramp right toward I 89 South: Randolph, White River Junction
2295 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
38.7 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 4: Woodstock, Quechee
2049 ft · 47 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Woodstock Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road
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Turn right
44 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road
2009 ft · 55 sec · V.A. Cutoff Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Christian Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Hartford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 89 South
Merge slight left
38.7 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lincoln and Mostly Cloudy near Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Hartford?
The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Brookfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Lincoln and 34.2 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45 miles (72.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.55 one way or $19.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lincoln and Mostly Cloudy near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Brookfield
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 Brookfield.
Randolph station
Montpelier station
Waterbury
White River Junction
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 44.97 mi (72.37 km).
#1 Lincoln
Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,244 |
| Coordinates | 44.1058900, -72.9970600 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hartford
Town in Windsor County, Vermont
| Population | 9,566 |
| Coordinates | 43.6606300, -72.3384200 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.55 | $19.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.79 | $21.57 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.76 | $23.51 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $14.51 | $29.03 |
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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