How far is Wilmington, VT from Hartford, VT?
The driving distance from Wilmington, VT to Hartford, VT is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Rockingham, Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Hartford.
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Start on South Main Street
29 m · 8 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 9 East
11.7 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 9 East
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Continue on Marlboro Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Marlboro Road
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Continue on Western Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue
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Turn left
2752 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
60.9 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5: White River Junction
826 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
155 m · 9 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street
30 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
2487 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Woodstock Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Woodstock Road
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Turn left
44 m · 11 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 Wilmington 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.
Western Avenue
Merge slight left
60.9 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Wilmington 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 Wilmington to Hartford?
The road trip is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Bellows Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Wilmington and 40.9 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61 miles (98.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Wilmington and Mostly Cloudy near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Bellows Falls
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 Bellows Falls.
Bellows Falls station
Claremont
Union Station
Okemo, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 60.96 mi (98.1 km).
#1 Wilmington
Town in Vermont, USA
| Population | 1,786 |
| Coordinates | 42.8684100, -72.8714900 |
| Altitude | 458 |
| 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: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.36 | $22.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.84 | $25.67 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.99 | $27.98 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.27 | $34.54 |
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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