How far is Royalton, VT from Hartford, VT?
The driving distance from Royalton, VT to Hartford, VT is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Royalton and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Royalton and Hartford.
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Start on Royalton Common Road
118 m · 17 sec · Royalton Common Road
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Turn slight right onto Vermont Route 14
6.7 mi · 12 min · Vermont Route 14
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Turn left onto Route 132
765 ft · 27 sec · Route 132
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Take the ramp right
1171 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 4: Woodstock, Quechee
2049 ft · 47 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 · 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 Royalton 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.
Route 132
Merge slight left
9.31 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Royalton 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 Royalton to Hartford?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Royalton and 9.9 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Royalton and Mostly Sunny near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Sharon
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 Sharon.
White River Junction
Randolph station
Windsor station
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Royalton and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 14.9 mi (23.98 km).
#1 Royalton
Town in Vermont
| Population | 2,882 |
| Coordinates | 43.8159000, -72.5456500 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
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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