How far is Rockingham, VT from Hartford, VT?

The driving distance from Rockingham, VT to Hartford, VT is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.31 mi
00h 39m
Flight
33.55 mi
53.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.55 mi
Kilometers
53.99 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.31 mi
Kilometers
61.66 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Tue, May 12, 8:11 PM EDT
Return by in Rockingham
Tue, May 12, 8:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockingham
2026-05-12T19:32
Arrive Hartford
Tue, May 12, 8:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rockingham
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Windsor
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, USA

From Rockingham
19.3 mi
00h 19m
To Hartford
19 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 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 Rockingham and Hartford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rockingham Hill Road

    33 m · 9 sec · Rockingham Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Meeting House Road

    1902 ft · 1 min · Meeting House Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rockingham Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockingham Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction

    752 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 40 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5: White River Junction

    826 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    155 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    2487 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Woodstock Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Woodstock Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    44 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road

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

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Christian Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockingham 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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
34.9 mi · 91%
Rockingham Road
1.22 mi · 3%
Woodstock Road
0.86 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.59 mi · 2%
V.A. Cutoff Road
0.38 mi · 1%
Meeting House Road
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Merge slight left

34.8 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
00h 19m from Rockingham
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Rockingham 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 Rockingham to Hartford?

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Rockingham and 19 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

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

RAIL

Windsor station

26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Claremont

12 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

White River Junction

19 mi away
102 Railroad Row
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

28 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockingham and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 33.55 mi (53.99 km).

Rockingham

#1 Rockingham

Town in Vermont, United States

Population4,986
Coordinates43.1875800, -72.4889800
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Hartford

#2 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

Population9,566
Coordinates43.6606300, -72.3384200
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockingham Hill Road (-72.489227, 43.18763)
End: Christian Street (-72.33842, 43.660627)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
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.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.12 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.65
2.7 gal · 10.24 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.33 $10.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.02 $12.03
Premium $4.86 $6.56 $13.12
Diesel $6.00 $8.10 $16.19

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 Rockingham and Hartford. The current time is 19:32:06.

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.