How far is Swanton, VT from Hartford, VT?

The driving distance from Swanton, VT to Hartford, VT is about 124 miles (199.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
123.99 mi
02h 25m
Flight
95.18 mi
153.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.18 mi
Kilometers
153.18 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.99 mi
Kilometers
199.54 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Wed, Apr 15, 3:25 PM EDT
Return by in Swanton
Wed, Apr 15, 5:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Swanton
2026-04-15T12:59
Arrive Hartford
Wed, Apr 15, 3:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Swanton
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
Duxbury
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

From Swanton
62 mi
01h 12m
To Hartford
62 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Avenue

    19 m · 3 sec · Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto First Street

    1.3 km · 59 sec · First Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward I 89 South: Saint Albans, Burlington

    1052 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    119.5 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 4: Woodstock, Quechee

    2049 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Woodstock Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    44 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road

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

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Christian Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Swanton 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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
120 mi · 97%
Woodstock Road
2.64 mi · 2%
First Street
0.83 mi · 1%
US 4
0.39 mi
V.A. Cutoff Road
0.38 mi
Grand Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

120 mi · 02h 19m

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
95.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duxbury
01h 12m from Swanton
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Swanton and Mostly Cloudy near Hartford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Swanton to Hartford?

The road trip is about 124 miles (199.5 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Duxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Swanton and 62 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.24 one way or $34.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Swanton and Mostly Cloudy near Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Duxbury

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

1 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

14 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

34 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

45 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Swanton and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 95.18 mi (153.18 km).

Swanton

#1 Swanton

Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States

Population6,574
Coordinates44.9181000, -73.1243000
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Hartford

#2 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

Population9,566
Coordinates43.6606300, -72.3384200
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Swanton (-73.1243, 44.9181)
End: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.56 L · about $17.24
Round trip
$34.48
8.74 gal · 33.12 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.24 $34.48
Mid-grade $4.46 $19.48 $38.95
Premium $4.86 $21.23 $42.46
Diesel $6.00 $26.21 $52.41

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Swanton and Hartford. The current time is 12:59:32.

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.