How far is Mendon, VT from Hartford, VT?

The driving distance from Mendon, VT to Hartford, VT is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
40.07 mi
01h 09m
Flight
29.47 mi
47.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.47 mi
Kilometers
47.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.07 mi
Kilometers
64.48 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Sat, Apr 18, 2:08 PM EDT
Return by in Mendon
Sat, Apr 18, 3:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mendon
2026-04-18T12:59
Arrive Hartford
Sat, Apr 18, 2:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mendon
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
Bridgewater
VT

Town in Vermont

From Mendon
20 mi
00h 34m
To Hartford
20.1 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Meadow Lake Drive

    66 m · 13 sec · Meadow Lake Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 4

    20.7 mi · 33 min · U.S. Route 4

  3. 3

    Continue on West Woodstock Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · West Woodstock Road

  4. 4

    Continue on River Street

    932 ft · 32 sec · River Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Church Street

    1238 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  6. 6

    Continue on The Green

    1198 ft · 41 sec · The Green

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Central Street

    1361 ft · 46 sec · Central Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1852 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Woodstock Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Woodstock Road

  10. 10

    Continue on U.S. Route 4

    1.2 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 4

  11. 11

    Continue on Woodstock Road

    8.5 mi · 14 min · Woodstock Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    44 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road

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

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Christian Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mendon 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 4
21.4 mi · 53%
Woodstock Road
11.3 mi · 28%
West Woodstock Road
5.64 mi · 14%
V.A. Cutoff Road
0.38 mi · 1%
Pleasant Street
0.35 mi · 1%
Central Street
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 4

Turn left onto U.S. Route 4

20.7 mi · 00h 33m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridgewater
00h 34m from Mendon
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mendon 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 Mendon to Hartford?

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Mendon and 20.1 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mendon and Mostly Cloudy near Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Bridgewater

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

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

BUS

Okemo, Vermont

22 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Windsor station

23 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

White River Junction

26 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Rutland station

29 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mendon and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 29.47 mi (47.42 km).

Mendon

#1 Mendon

Town in Vermont

Population1,015
Coordinates43.6519800, -72.9278000
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Hartford

#2 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

Population9,566
Coordinates43.6606300, -72.3384200
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Mendon (-72.9278, 43.65198)
End: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.35 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.12
2.82 gal · 10.7 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.56 $11.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.28 $12.57
Premium $4.86 $6.85 $13.70
Diesel $6.00 $8.46 $16.91

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mendon and Hartford. The current time is 12:59:07.

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.