How far is Putney, VT from Hartford, VT?
The driving distance from Putney, VT to Hartford, VT is about 54.7 miles (88 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Putney and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Putney and Hartford.
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Start on Main Street
2561 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Putney Landing Road
1266 ft · 27 sec · Putney Landing Road
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Take the ramp left
694 ft · 17 sec
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4
Merge slight left
51.8 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5: White River Junction
826 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
155 m · 9 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street
30 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
2487 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Woodstock Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Woodstock Road
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Turn left
44 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road
2009 ft · 55 sec · V.A. Cutoff Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Christian Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Putney and Hartford.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Putney Landing Road
Merge slight left
51.8 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Putney 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 Putney to Hartford?
The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88 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?
Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Putney and 27.3 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.61 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Putney and Mostly Cloudy near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Springfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Putney and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 48.27 mi (77.69 km).
#1 Putney
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 2,438 |
| Coordinates | 42.9748000, -72.5217600 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hartford
Town in Windsor County, Vermont
| Population | 9,566 |
| Coordinates | 43.6606300, -72.3384200 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $7.61 | $15.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.38 | $18.75 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.57 | $23.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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