How far is Wells, VT from Hartford, VT?
The driving distance from Wells, VT to Hartford, VT is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wells and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wells and Hartford.
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Start on Vermont Route 30
41 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 30
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Turn slight right onto East Wells Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · East Wells Road
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Turn left onto West Tinmouth Road
1.5 km · 1 min · West Tinmouth Road
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Turn right onto Gulf Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Gulf Road
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Turn right onto Upper Gulf Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Upper Gulf Road
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Continue on Gulf Road
2063 ft · 50 sec · Gulf Road
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Continue on McNamara Road
1.4 km · 2 min · McNamara Road
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 140
771 ft · 16 sec · Vermont Route 140
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Turn right onto Morgan Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Morgan Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 133
6.2 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 133
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Continue on Clarendon Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Clarendon Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1886 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Rutland Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Rutland Road
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Continue on Business Route 4
1.2 mi · 2 min · Business Route 4
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Continue on West Street
2471 ft · 1 min · West Street
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Continue on West Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
711 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Woodstock Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue
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Continue on U.S. Route 4 East
23.2 mi · 37 min · U.S. Route 4 East
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Continue on West Woodstock Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · West Woodstock Road
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Continue on River Street
932 ft · 32 sec · River Street
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Continue on Church Street
1238 ft · 42 sec · Church Street
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Continue on The Green
1198 ft · 41 sec · The Green
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Turn slight right onto Central Street
1361 ft · 46 sec · Central Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1852 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Woodstock Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · Woodstock Road
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Continue on U.S. Route 4
1.2 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 4
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Continue on Woodstock Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road
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Turn slight left onto River Street
2482 ft · 1 min · River Street
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Turn right onto Quechee Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Quechee Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodstock Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Woodstock Road
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Turn right
44 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road
2009 ft · 55 sec · V.A. Cutoff Road
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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 Wells and Hartford.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
U.S. Route 4 East
Continue on U.S. Route 4 East
23.2 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wells and Mostly Sunny near Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wells to Hartford?
The road trip is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Killington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33 miles from Wells and 33.1 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.19 one way or $18.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wells and Mostly Sunny near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Killington
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 Killington.
Rutland station
Randolph station
Okemo, Vermont
Castleton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wells and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 46.51 mi (74.85 km).
#1 Wells
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,151 |
| Coordinates | 43.4172900, -73.2042700 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| 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: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.19 | $18.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.38 | $20.77 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.32 | $22.64 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.97 | $27.95 |
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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