How far is Rochester, VT from Hartford, VT?
The driving distance from Rochester, VT to Hartford, VT is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Hartford.
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Start on Park Street
18 m · 3 sec · Park Street
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Turn slight right onto Bethel Mountain Road
18 m · 9 sec · Bethel Mountain Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2670 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 100 South
7 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 100 South
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Continue on Vermont Route 100
1 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 100
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 107
6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107
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Continue on River Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 107
1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107
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Turn left onto I 89 South
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 4: Woodstock, Quechee
2049 ft · 45 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Woodstock Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road
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Turn right
44 m · 9 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 Rochester and Hartford.
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.
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.
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.
Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers leaving Rochester and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers near Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester to Hartford?
The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Rochester and 15.9 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers around Rochester and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Royalton
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 Royalton.
Randolph station
White River Junction
Windsor station
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 27.69 mi (44.57 km).
#1 Rochester
Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,085 |
| Coordinates | 43.8745100, -72.8078800 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hartford
Town in Windsor County, Vermont
| Population | 9,566 |
| Coordinates | 43.6606300, -72.3384200 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Christian Street (-72.33842, 43.660627)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.21 | $10.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.41 | $12.83 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.92 | $15.83 |
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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