How far is Saint Johnsbury, VT from Hartford, VT?

The driving distance from Saint Johnsbury, VT to Hartford, VT is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.82 mi
00h 56m
Flight
54.82 mi
88.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.82 mi
Kilometers
88.22 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.82 mi
Kilometers
96.27 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Fri, May 1, 12:53 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Johnsbury
Fri, May 1, 1:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Johnsbury
2026-04-30T23:56
Arrive Hartford
Fri, May 1, 12:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Johnsbury
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bradford
VT

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

From Saint Johnsbury
29.9 mi
00h 28m
To Hartford
30 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Johnsbury and Hartford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Johnsbury and Hartford.

  1. 1

    Start on Portland Street

    32 m · 7 sec · Portland Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Wilder, White River Junction

    1414 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Bugbee Street

    1720 ft · 44 sec · Bugbee Street

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto Christian Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Christian Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Christian Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Johnsbury and Hartford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Railroad Street
58.1 mi · 97%
Christian Street
0.99 mi · 2%
Bugbee Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Wilder
0.27 mi
Portland Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Railroad Street

Merge slight left

56.7 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
54.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bradford
00h 28m from Saint Johnsbury
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Saint Johnsbury and Light Rain near Hartford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Johnsbury to Hartford?

The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Bradford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from Saint Johnsbury and 30 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 54.8 miles (88.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.32 one way or $16.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Saint Johnsbury and Light Rain near Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Bradford

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

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

BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

37 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
RAIL

White River Junction

41 mi away
102 Railroad Row
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

44 mi away
336 Cottage St.
RAIL

Randolph station

44 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Johnsbury and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 54.82 mi (88.22 km).

Saint Johnsbury

#1 Saint Johnsbury

Town in Vermont, United States

Population7,070
Coordinates44.4192200, -72.0150900
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Hartford

#2 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

Population9,566
Coordinates43.6606300, -72.3384200
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland Street (-72.015114, 44.419349)
End: Christian Street (-72.33842, 43.660627)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.99 L · about $8.32
Round trip
$16.65
4.22 gal · 15.98 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.32 $16.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.40 $18.81
Premium $4.86 $10.25 $20.50
Diesel $6.00 $12.65 $25.31

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Johnsbury and Hartford. The current time is 23:56:56.

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.