How far is Westford, VT from Hartford, VT?

The driving distance from Westford, VT to Hartford, VT is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.6 miles (118.5 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.6 mi
02h 00m
Flight
73.66 mi
118.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.66 mi
Kilometers
118.54 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.6 mi
Kilometers
150.63 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Thu, Apr 16, 12:49 AM EDT
Return by in Westford
Thu, Apr 16, 2:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westford
2026-04-15T22:49
Arrive Hartford
Thu, Apr 16, 12:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westford
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
South Barre
VT

City in Barre, Vermont, United States of America

From Westford
46.8 mi
01h 00m
To Hartford
46.9 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Tonight

Patchy Fog then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph N
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 Westford and Hartford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cambridge Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Cambridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 128

    685 ft · 14 sec · Vermont Route 128

  3. 3

    Continue on Browns River Road

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Browns River Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Jericho Road

    1406 ft · 34 sec · Jericho Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Sand Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Sand Hill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Sand Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Sand Hill Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · River Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Vermont Route 117

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117

  9. 9

    Continue on River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · River Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1427 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    635 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  13. 13

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

    2049 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

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

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    44 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road

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

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Christian Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westford and Hartford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
74.7 mi · 80%
Browns River Road
8.07 mi · 9%
Vermont Route 117
2.79 mi · 3%
Woodstock Road
2.64 mi · 3%
Sand Hill Road
2.2 mi · 2%
River Road
1.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

74.3 mi · 01h 26m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
73.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Barre
01h 00m from Westford
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Rain Showers Likely leaving Westford 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 Westford to Hartford?

The road trip is about 93.6 miles (150.6 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?

South Barre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.8 miles from Westford and 46.9 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 $13.02 one way or $26.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Rain Showers Likely around Westford and Mostly Cloudy near Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near South Barre

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

12 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

26 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

31 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

60 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westford and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 73.66 mi (118.54 km).

Westford

#1 Westford

Town in Vermont

Population2,123
Coordinates44.6119900, -73.0087500
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Hartford

#2 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

Population9,566
Coordinates43.6606300, -72.3384200
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Westford (-73.00875, 44.61199)
End: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.5 L · about $13.02
Round trip
$26.04
6.6 gal · 25 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.02 $26.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.71 $29.42
Premium $4.86 $16.03 $32.06
Diesel $6.00 $19.79 $39.58

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Westford and Hartford. The current time is 22:49:14.

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.