How far is Montgomery, VT from Hartford, VT?

The driving distance from Montgomery, VT to Hartford, VT is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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
111.44 mi
02h 36m
Flight
87.08 mi
140.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.08 mi
Kilometers
140.14 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.44 mi
Kilometers
179.34 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Thu, Apr 23, 7:33 AM EDT
Return by in Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 10:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-04-23T04:56
Arrive Hartford
Thu, Apr 23, 7:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
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
Middlesex
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States of America

From Montgomery
55.7 mi
01h 18m
To Hartford
55.7 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fuller Bridge Road

    92 m · 8 sec · Fuller Bridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto North Main Street

    7.9 mi · 14 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 118 North

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 118 North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 118 South

    2555 ft · 51 sec · Vermont Route 118 South

  5. 5

    Continue on Belvidere Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Belvidere Road

  6. 6

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

    9.4 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 100

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Vermont Route 15 East

    56 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15 East

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 East

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 East

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Vermont Route 100 Bypass

    15 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 100 Bypass

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 100 Bypass

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 100 Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on Laporte Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Laporte Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Pucker Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Pucker Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    1831 ft · 41 sec · Vermont Route 100

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 South: Middlesex, Montpelier

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    60 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  20. 20

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

    2049 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

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

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    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 Montgomery and Hartford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
60.2 mi · 54%
Vermont Route 100
9.74 mi · 9%
North Main Street
7.92 mi · 7%
Belvidere Road
6.11 mi · 5%
Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 5%
Laporte Road
4.65 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

60 mi · 01h 09m

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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
87.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
01h 18m from Montgomery
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Montgomery 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 Montgomery to Hartford?

The road trip is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Montgomery and 55.7 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.50 one way or $31.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

7 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

7 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

41 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 87.08 mi (140.14 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States

Population1,212
Coordinates44.9025500, -72.6381800
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Hartford

#2 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

Population9,566
Coordinates43.6606300, -72.3384200
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-72.63818, 44.90255)
End: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.93 gal
14.89 L · about $15.50
Round trip
$31.01
7.86 gal · 29.78 L
Estimated CO2
34.9 kg one way
Round trip: 69.9 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.50 $31.01
Mid-grade $4.46 $17.52 $35.03
Premium $4.86 $19.09 $38.18
Diesel $6.00 $23.57 $47.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Hartford. The current time is 04:56:37.

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.