How far is Northfield, VT from Hartford, VT?

The driving distance from Northfield, VT to Hartford, VT is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
47.78 mi
00h 49m
Flight
37.41 mi
60.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.41 mi
Kilometers
60.2 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.78 mi
Kilometers
76.89 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Tue, May 12, 7:45 PM EDT
Return by in Northfield
Tue, May 12, 8:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northfield
2026-05-12T18:56
Arrive Hartford
Tue, May 12, 7:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northfield
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
Bethel
VT

Census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From Northfield
23.9 mi
00h 24m
To Hartford
23.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    56 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Water Street

    63 m · 10 sec · Water Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Vermont Route 12 South

    1 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 12 South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 64

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 64

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 89 South: Randolph, White River Junction

    2295 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    38.7 mi · 45 min

  8. 8

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

    2049 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

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

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    44 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road

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

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Christian Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northfield and Hartford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
39.1 mi · 82%
Vermont Route 64
2.77 mi · 6%
Woodstock Road
2.64 mi · 6%
North Main Street
1.26 mi · 3%
Vermont Route 12 South
1 mi · 2%
US 4
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
37.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel
00h 24m from Northfield
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Northfield and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Hartford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Northfield to Hartford?

The road trip is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Northfield and 23.9 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Northfield and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Bethel

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

10 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

White River Junction

33 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Rutland station

38 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Windsor station

44 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northfield and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 37.41 mi (60.2 km).

Northfield

#1 Northfield

Town in Washington County, Vermont

Population6,504
Coordinates44.1511700, -72.6565000
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Hartford

#2 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

Population9,566
Coordinates43.6606300, -72.3384200
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Water Street (-72.656559, 44.150709)
End: Christian Street (-72.33842, 43.660627)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.38 L · about $6.67
Round trip
$13.33
3.38 gal · 12.76 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.67 $13.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.53 $15.06
Premium $4.86 $8.21 $16.42
Diesel $6.00 $10.13 $20.27

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Northfield and Hartford. The current time is 18:56:10.

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.