How far is Orange County, VT from Hartford, VT?

The driving distance from Orange County, VT to Hartford, VT is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.14 mi
01h 05m
Flight
23.91 mi
38.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.91 mi
Kilometers
38.48 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.14 mi
Kilometers
59.77 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Thu, Apr 23, 8:03 AM EDT
Return by in Orange County
Thu, Apr 23, 9:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orange County
2026-04-23T06:58
Arrive Hartford
Thu, Apr 23, 8:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orange County
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
West Fairlee
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Orange County
15.9 mi
00h 32m
To Hartford
21.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 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 Orange County and Hartford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orange County and Hartford.

  1. 1

    Start on Vershire Riding School Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Vershire Riding School Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Goose Green Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Goose Green Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 113

    16.7 mi · 31 min · Vermont Route 113

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 91 South: Norwich, White River Junction

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Wilder, White River Junction

    1414 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bugbee Street

    1720 ft · 44 sec · Bugbee Street

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto Christian Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Christian Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Christian Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 113
16.7 mi · 45%
I 91 South
12 mi · 32%
Christian Street
0.99 mi · 3%
Vershire Riding School Road
0.88 mi · 2%
Goose Green Road
0.72 mi · 2%
Bugbee Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 113

At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 113

16.7 mi · 00h 31m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Fairlee
00h 32m from Orange County
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orange County 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 Orange County to Hartford?

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

West Fairlee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Orange County and 21.3 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orange County and Mostly Sunny near Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near West Fairlee

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

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

RAIL

White River Junction

29 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Randolph station

32 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

48 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

49 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orange County and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 23.91 mi (38.48 km).

Orange County

#1 Orange County

County in Vermont, United States

Population28,837
Coordinates44.0056000, -72.3766100
Altitude564
CountryUnited States
Hartford

#2 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

Population9,566
Coordinates43.6606300, -72.3384200
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.377349, 44.004086)
End: Christian Street (-72.33842, 43.660627)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.96 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.34
2.62 gal · 9.92 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.17 $10.34
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.84 $11.68
Premium $4.86 $6.36 $12.73
Diesel $6.00 $7.86 $15.71

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 Orange County and Hartford. The current time is 06:58:08.

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.