How far is White River Junction, VT from Hartford, VT?

The driving distance from White River Junction, VT to Hartford, VT is about 1.4 miles (2.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.2 miles (2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
1.44 mi
00h 02m
Flight
1.25 mi
2.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.25 mi
Kilometers
2.01 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
1.44 mi
Kilometers
2.31 km
Drive Time
00h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Wed, Apr 22, 9:07 PM EDT
Return by in White River Junction
Wed, Apr 22, 9:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White River Junction
2026-04-22T21:04
Arrive Hartford
Wed, Apr 22, 9:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:03 AM to 7:03 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in White River Junction
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Jericho
VT

Town in Vermont, USA

From White River Junction
0.7 mi
00h 01m
To Hartford
0.7 mi
00h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between White River Junction and Hartford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White River Junction and Hartford.

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    1037 ft · 31 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Christian Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Christian Street

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Christian Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between White River Junction and Hartford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
4 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
285.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maple Street
1.23 mi · 86%
Bridge Street
0.2 mi · 14%
Christian Street
0.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maple Street

Turn left onto Maple Street

1.23 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 02m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
1.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jericho
00h 01m from White River Junction
Leave By
8:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving White River Junction 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 White River Junction to Hartford?

The road trip is about 1.4 miles (2.3 km) and usually takes 00h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jericho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.7 miles from White River Junction and 0.7 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 1.2 miles (2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.20 one way or $0.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around White River Junction and Mostly Cloudy near Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Jericho

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

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

RAIL

White River Junction

7 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Windsor station

25 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Randolph station

34 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Claremont

37 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White River Junction and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 1.25 mi (2.01 km).

White River Junction

#1 White River Junction

Unincorporated village and census-designated place in the town of Hartford, Windsor County, Vermont

Population2,286
Coordinates43.6489600, -72.3192600
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Hartford

#2 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

Population9,566
Coordinates43.6606300, -72.3384200
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: White River Junction (-72.31926, 43.64896)
End: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2 km by road

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

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.05 gal
0.19 L · about $0.20
Round trip
$0.39
0.1 gal · 0.38 L
Estimated CO2
0.4 kg one way
Round trip: 0.9 kg / 2 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $0.20 $0.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $0.22 $0.45
Premium $4.86 $0.24 $0.49
Diesel $6.00 $0.30 $0.60

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between White River Junction and Hartford. The current time is 21:04:09.

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.