How far is New Haven, VT from Hartford, VT?

The driving distance from New Haven, VT to Hartford, VT is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
76.5 mi
01h 56m
Flight
51.72 mi
83.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.72 mi
Kilometers
83.24 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.5 mi
Kilometers
123.11 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Sat, Apr 18, 11:17 AM EDT
Return by in New Haven
Sat, Apr 18, 1:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Haven
2026-04-18T09:21
Arrive Hartford
Sat, Apr 18, 11:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Haven
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Stockbridge
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

From New Haven
38.2 mi
00h 58m
To Hartford
38.3 mi
00h 58m

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 12 mph S
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 New Haven and Hartford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Hartford.

  1. 1

    Start on North Street

    15 m · 5 sec · North Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Federal Road

    52 m · 2 sec · Federal Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Court Square

    106 m · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto VT 125

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Vermont Route 125

    13 mi · 21 min · Vermont Route 125

  9. 9

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

    4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 100

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 100 South

    7 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 100 South

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    1 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 100

  13. 13

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

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107

  14. 14

    Continue on River Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107

  17. 17

    Turn left onto I 89 South

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  19. 19

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

    2049 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

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

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    44 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road

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

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Christian Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Haven 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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
18.6 mi · 24%
Vermont Route 125
13 mi · 17%
Vermont Route 107
8.41 mi · 11%
Ethan Allen Highway
7.77 mi · 10%
Vermont Route 100 South
6.97 mi · 9%
Vermont Route 100
5.04 mi · 7%
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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
51.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stockbridge
00h 58m from New Haven
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving New Haven 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 New Haven to Hartford?

The road trip is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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 38.2 miles from New Haven and 38.3 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.65 one way or $21.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Haven and Mostly Cloudy 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 New Haven and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 51.72 mi (83.24 km).

New Haven

#1 New Haven

Town in Vermont

Population1,704
Coordinates44.1245000, -73.1537300
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Hartford

#2 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

Population9,566
Coordinates43.6606300, -72.3384200
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: New Haven (-73.15373, 44.1245)
End: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.22 L · about $10.65
Round trip
$21.30
5.4 gal · 20.44 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.65 $21.30
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.03 $24.07
Premium $4.86 $13.12 $26.23
Diesel $6.00 $16.19 $32.38

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 New Haven and Hartford. The current time is 09:21:27.

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.