How far is Townshend, VT from Hartford, VT?

The driving distance from Townshend, VT to Hartford, VT is about 58.4 miles (94 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.43 mi
01h 27m
Flight
45.49 mi
73.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.49 mi
Kilometers
73.21 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.43 mi
Kilometers
94.03 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Wed, Apr 15, 2:07 PM EDT
Return by in Townshend
Wed, Apr 15, 3:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Townshend
2026-04-15T12:40
Arrive Hartford
Wed, Apr 15, 2:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Townshend
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
Springfield
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Townshend
29.2 mi
00h 43m
To Hartford
29.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
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 Townshend and Hartford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grafton Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Grafton Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Athens Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Athens Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Route 35

    5 mi · 11 min · Route 35

  4. 4

    Continue on Athens Road

    1229 ft · 36 sec · Athens Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Route 121 East

    1001 ft · 29 sec · Route 121 East

  6. 6

    Continue on Saxtons River Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Saxtons River Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Saxtons River Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Saxtons River Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 121

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Route 121

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Terrace

    1910 ft · 49 sec · Old Terrace

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Atkinson Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Atkinson Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Rockingham Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Rockingham Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Rockingham Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockingham Road

  14. 14

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

    1166 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 40 min

  16. 16

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

    826 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    155 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    2487 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Woodstock Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Woodstock Road

  21. 21

    Turn left

    44 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road

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

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Christian Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Townshend 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
35 mi · 60%
Route 35
5.01 mi · 9%
Saxtons River Road
4.5 mi · 8%
Grafton Road
3.29 mi · 6%
Rockingham Road
2.22 mi · 4%
Route 121
1.85 mi · 3%
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 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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 43m from Townshend
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Townshend 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 Townshend to Hartford?

The road trip is about 58.4 miles (94 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Townshend and 29.2 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Townshend and Mostly Cloudy near Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

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

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

RAIL

Claremont

11 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

18 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Windsor station

22 mi away
26 Depot Ave
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

22 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Townshend and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 45.49 mi (73.21 km).

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#1 Townshend

Town in Vermont

Population1,237
Coordinates43.0473000, -72.6675900
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Hartford

#2 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

Population9,566
Coordinates43.6606300, -72.3384200
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Townshend (-72.66759, 43.0473)
End: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.8 L · about $8.13
Round trip
$16.25
4.12 gal · 15.6 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.13 $16.25
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.18 $18.36
Premium $4.86 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $6.00 $12.35 $24.71

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 Townshend and Hartford. The current time is 12:40:13.

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.