How far is Manchester, VT from Hartford, VT?

The driving distance from Manchester, VT to Hartford, VT is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (81 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
77.17 mi
01h 51m
Flight
50.36 mi
81.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.36 mi
Kilometers
81.04 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.17 mi
Kilometers
124.19 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Sat, Apr 11, 7:03 AM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Sat, Apr 11, 8:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-04-11T05:11
Arrive Hartford
Sat, Apr 11, 7:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manchester
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
Rockingham
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Manchester
38.6 mi
00h 55m
To Hartford
38.6 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 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 Manchester and Hartford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Seminary Avenue

    27 m · 7 sec · Seminary Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1639 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Depot Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Depot Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Depot Street

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Depot Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 11 30

    11.5 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 11 30

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    2077 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 11

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 11

  10. 10

    Continue on Simonsville Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Simonsville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 11 West

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 11 West

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 South

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 103 South

  14. 14

    Continue on Rockingham Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Rockingham Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit left toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction

    752 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 40 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5: White River Junction

    826 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    155 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    2487 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Woodstock Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Woodstock Road

  22. 22

    Turn left

    44 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road

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

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Christian Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
34.9 mi · 45%
Vermont Route 11 30
11.5 mi · 15%
Rockingham Road
6.62 mi · 9%
Vermont Route 11
5.56 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 11 West
4.37 mi · 6%
Simonsville Road
3.68 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Merge slight left

34.8 mi · 00h 40m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockingham
00h 55m from Manchester
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Manchester 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 Manchester to Hartford?

The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Rockingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Manchester and 38.6 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 50.3 miles (81 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.73 one way or $21.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rockingham

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

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

RAIL

Bellows Falls station

7 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Claremont

22 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

30 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Windsor station

34 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 50.36 mi (81.04 km).

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#1 Manchester

Town in Vermont

Population4,214
Coordinates43.1636900, -73.0723300
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Hartford

#2 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

Population9,566
Coordinates43.6606300, -72.3384200
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Manchester (-73.07233, 43.16369)
End: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.31 L · about $10.73
Round trip
$21.46
5.44 gal · 20.62 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.73 $21.46
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.12 $24.25
Premium $4.86 $13.21 $26.43
Diesel $6.00 $16.31 $32.62

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 Manchester and Hartford. The current time is 05:11:13.

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.