How far is Rutland, VT from Hartford, VT?
The driving distance from Rutland, VT to Hartford, VT is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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 04m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rutland and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rutland and Hartford.
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Start on Woodstock Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue
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Continue on U.S. Route 4 East
23.2 mi · 37 min · U.S. Route 4 East
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Continue on West Woodstock Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · West Woodstock Road
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Continue on River Street
932 ft · 32 sec · River Street
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Continue on Church Street
1238 ft · 42 sec · Church Street
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Continue on The Green
1198 ft · 41 sec · The Green
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Turn slight right onto Central Street
1361 ft · 46 sec · Central Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1852 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Woodstock Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · Woodstock Road
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Continue on U.S. Route 4
1.2 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 4
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Continue on Woodstock Road
8.5 mi · 14 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 Rutland 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.
U.S. Route 4 East
Continue on U.S. Route 4 East
23.2 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Rutland 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 Rutland to Hartford?
The road trip is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Rutland and 22 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 $6.11 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Rutland and Mostly Sunny near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Bridgewater
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 Bridgewater.
Okemo, Vermont
Windsor station
White River Junction
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rutland and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 31.9 mi (51.34 km).
#1 Rutland
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, surrounding the city of Rutland
| Population | 4,105 |
| Coordinates | 43.6106200, -72.9726100 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.11 | $12.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
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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