Hartford, VT Road Trips
Drivers starting from Hartford, VT have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 87 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Hartford, VT head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
126.2 mi
Sheldon, VT
Quickest Drive
1h 17m
Plainfield, VT
Plan Around Hartford, VT
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Hartford, VT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Hartford, VT
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Hartford, VT
Driving from Hartford, VT
The typical drive from Hartford, VT covers about 87 miles and takes around 1h 56m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 110 miles (2h 34m), while the shortest is just 61 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Hartford, VT most often head toward Montgomery, VT (109.9 mi, 2h 34m), Fairfax, VT (96.8 mi, 2h 6m), Morrisville, VT (80.8 mi, 1h 46m), and Plainfield, VT (60.5 mi, 1h 17m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in VT currently averages around $4.28 per gallon. For the typical 87-mile trip from Hartford, VT, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Hartford, VT and 3 routes heading into Hartford, VT, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 61 to 110 miles.
The longest mapped route from Hartford, VT covers 110 miles and takes approximately 2h 34m. Shorter options start at just 61 miles.
The average route from Hartford, VT runs about 87 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 56m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.28/gallon for regular), the average 87-mile trip from Hartford, VT costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Hartford, VT include Montgomery, VT, Fairfax, VT, Morrisville, VT and Plainfield, VT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Hartford, VT by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
548
Median Income
$71,250
Median Age
44.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Hartford, VT at a Glance
Founded
1761
Elevation
761 ft
Area
46 mi²
Notable People from Hartford, VT
A sampling of people born in Hartford, VT.
Horace Wells
1815–1848
American dentist and anaesthesia pioneer (1815-1848)
Phillips Lord
1902–1975
American actor (1902-1975)
Samuel Mills Tracy
1847–1920
American botanist (1847-1920)
James Marsh
1794–1842
American philosopher, Congregational clergyman and president of the University of Vermont
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Hartford, VT.
Wilder
census-designated place in Vermont, USA
Hartford
village in the town of Hartford, Windsor County, Vermont
West Hartford
unincorporated community in Hartford, Vermont, United States
Hartford Library
public library in Hartford, Vermont
White River Junction Historic District
historic district in Vermont, United States
Christian Street Rural Historic District
historic district in Vermont, United States
Jericho Rural Historic District
rural agricultural landscape of northern Hartford, Vermont
Terraces Historic District
historic district in Vermont, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q1587168), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Hartford, VT
White River Junction is a village on the Connecticut River in eastern Vermont. It is in the town of Hartford.
White River Junction Welcome Center, 100 Railroad Row, ☏ +1 802 281-5050. (updated Jan 2019)
Get information about the area at the Tourist Information, located at the railway station. 1 Main Street Museum, 58 Bridge St. Open Thursday through Sunday. All kinds of biological, mineralogical and historical artifacts. 2 Quechee Gorge.
1 Center for Cartoon Studies, 94 South Main St, ☏ +1 802 295-3319. The CCS is a school that offers a two-year course of study that centers on the creation and dissemination of comics, graphic novels and other visual narratives. They have both a gallery and a library full of comics. To inform about the possibilities Northern Stage Theatre, 74 Gates Street, ☏ +1 802 296-7000 (Box Office). A 245-seat theatre playing everything from one-person acoustic concerts to fully staged theatrical productions.
There's a well stocked supermarket just across the bridge in Hartford. They have a nice salad bar at $5 per pound, great for a picnic. There are a few diners on the other side of the river in West Lebanon, a 15-minute walk. Shyrl's Diner has an OK breakfast, but don't order more than two pancakes! They're huge. China Moon Buffet, 42 Sykes Ave, ☏ +1 802 291-9088. Thyme Vermont Restaurant, 85 N. Main St, ☏ +1 802 295-3312. C&S Pizza, 104 S Main St. Yama, 96 Main St. West Lebanon, ☏ +1 603 298-5477. Nice Korean/Japanese cuisine. Average price $12.95 for a main course. Closed on Mondays. Elixir Restaurant and Lounge, 188 South Main St, ☏ +1 802-281-7009.
Tuckerbox, 1 S Main St, ☏ +1 802 359-4041. Tu-Sa. a Turkish diner where you can also get your coffee fix here and free wifi.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 121 Ballardvale Rd, ☏ +1 802 299-2700. Hotel Coolidge, 39 S Main St, ☏ +1 802 295-3118. Good place to stay in the old center of town, though a bit thin-walled. Shops nearby. Hostel beds $32+, standard rooms $89-$119.
White River Junction is located at the junction of Interstate 89 and Interstate 91. Greyhound, Sykes Avenue. Phone: +1 802 295-3011. Service from Boston Logan Airport and South Station to White River Junction. Several motels nearby, 15-minute walk to the center of White River Junction. Dartmouth Coach, Hanover/Lebanon: +1 603 448-2800. Service from Boston Logan Airport, Boston South Station and New York City to Hanover (Dartmouth College) and Lebanon, both within ten miles of White River Junction. Advance Transit, +1 802 295-1824. Serves the Upper Valley towns including Wilder, Norwich, Hanover, NH and West Lebanon, NH, Lebanon, Enfield and Canaan. All routes are free. Cape Air serves New Hampshire's Lebanon Municipal Airport, three miles from White River Junction. Flights to Boston Logan Airport and New York White Plains Airport. 1 White River Junction railway station, 102 Railroad Row. Located in downtown White River Junction. (updated Sep 2019) Amtrak, ☏ +1 215-856-7924, toll-free: +1-800-872-7245. Operates train service around the United States of America. (updated Mar 2022) Route stopping at White River Junction: Vermonter operates daily between St. Albans and Washington, D.C. including stops in Essex Junction, Waterbury, Montpelier, White River Junction, Claremont, Bellows Falls, Brattleboro, Greenfield, Northampton, Holyoke, Springfield, Windsor Locks, Hartford, Meriden, New Haven, Bridgeport, Stamford, New York City, Newark, Trenton, Philadelphia, Wilmington, Baltimore, and New Carrollton.
Travel tips adapted from White River Junction on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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