How far is Washington, VT from Hartford, VT?
The driving distance from Washington, VT to Hartford, VT is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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 12m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Hartford.
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Start on Vermont Route 110
37 m · 6 sec · Vermont Route 110
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Turn right onto West Corinth Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · West Corinth Road
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Turn left onto East Orange Road
5.9 mi · 14 min · East Orange Road
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Turn straight onto Vermont Route 25
7.1 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 25
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Continue on Waits River Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Waits River Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 91 South: Fairlee, White River Junction
1521 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
25.2 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilder, White River Junction
1414 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Bugbee Street
1720 ft · 44 sec · Bugbee Street
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Turn sharp left onto Christian Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Christian Street
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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 Washington and Hartford.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 91 South
Merge slight left
25.2 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Washington and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington to Hartford?
The road trip is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Fairlee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Washington and 23.9 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Washington and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Fairlee
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 Fairlee.
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Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 31.1 mi (50.05 km).
#1 Washington
Town in Orange County, Vermont
| Population | 1,014 |
| Coordinates | 44.1056200, -72.4326000 |
| Altitude | 390 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hartford
Town in Windsor County, Vermont
| Population | 9,566 |
| Coordinates | 43.6606300, -72.3384200 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.67 | $13.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.21 | $16.42 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.13 | $20.27 |
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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