How far is Waitsfield, VT from Hartford, VT?

The driving distance from Waitsfield, VT to Hartford, VT is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
62.93 mi
01h 31m
Flight
43.86 mi
70.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.86 mi
Kilometers
70.59 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.93 mi
Kilometers
101.27 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Fri, Apr 10, 6:58 PM EDT
Return by in Waitsfield
Fri, Apr 10, 8:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waitsfield
2026-04-10T17:27
Arrive Hartford
Fri, Apr 10, 6:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waitsfield
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
Randolph
VT

Town in Vermont

From Waitsfield
31.4 mi
00h 45m
To Hartford
31.5 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    28 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    2182 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Warren Road

    5.6 mi · 11 min · East Warren Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Roxburry Mountain Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Roxburry Mountain Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Warren Mountain Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Warren Mountain Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Roxbury Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Roxbury Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 12A

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 12A

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lovers Lane

    1 km · 2 min · Lovers Lane

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 64

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 64

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 89 South: Randolph, White River Junction

    2295 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    38.7 mi · 45 min

  12. 12

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

    2049 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

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

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    44 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road

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

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Christian Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waitsfield 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
39.1 mi · 62%
East Warren Road
5.59 mi · 9%
Vermont Route 12A
3.57 mi · 6%
Warren Mountain Road
2.99 mi · 5%
Roxburry Mountain Road
2.83 mi · 4%
Vermont Route 64
2.77 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

38.7 mi · 00h 45m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randolph
00h 45m from Waitsfield
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Waitsfield and Partly Sunny near Hartford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Waitsfield and 31.5 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.76 one way or $17.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Waitsfield and Partly Sunny near Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Randolph

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

37 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

White River Junction

42 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Rutland station

44 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waitsfield and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 43.86 mi (70.59 km).

Waitsfield

#1 Waitsfield

Town in Vermont

Population1,692
Coordinates44.1900600, -72.8248400
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Hartford

#2 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

Population9,566
Coordinates43.6606300, -72.3384200
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Waitsfield (-72.82484, 44.19006)
End: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.41 L · about $8.76
Round trip
$17.52
4.44 gal · 16.82 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.76 $17.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.89 $19.79
Premium $4.86 $10.78 $21.57
Diesel $6.00 $13.31 $26.63

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Waitsfield and Hartford. The current time is 17:27:39.

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.