How far is Richford, VT from Hartford, VT?
The driving distance from Richford, VT to Hartford, VT is about 127.9 miles (205.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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 02h 44m.
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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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richford and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richford and Hartford.
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Start on River Street
43 m · 8 sec · River Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1511 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Troy Road
1.1 km · 60 sec · Troy Road
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Continue on Jay Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Jay Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 105
8.8 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 105
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 101
4.3 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 101
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Turn left onto South Pleasant Street
67 m · 10 sec · South Pleasant Street
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Turn straight onto Vermont Route 100
5.9 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 100
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Continue on Vermont Route 14
4.6 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 14
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At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Route 5
5.4 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 5
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Turn left onto I 91 South
880 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
89.4 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilder, White River Junction
1414 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Bugbee Street
1720 ft · 42 sec · Bugbee Street
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Turn sharp left onto Christian Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Christian Street
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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 Richford and Hartford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 91 South
Merge slight left
89.4 mi · 01h 43m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Richford 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 Richford to Hartford?
The road trip is about 127.9 miles (205.8 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Lyndon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Richford and 63.9 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.79 one way or $35.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Richford and Mostly Cloudy near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Lyndon
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 Lyndon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richford and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 93.79 mi (150.94 km).
#1 Richford
Town in Vermont
| Population | 2,303 |
| Coordinates | 44.9969900, -72.6712400 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| 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: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $17.79 | $35.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $20.10 | $40.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $21.91 | $43.82 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $27.05 | $54.09 |
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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