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Trip from Addison, VT to Hartford, VT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h

Distance

77.6 mi

125 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 52m ★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Addison, VT, VT

Addison, VT

Andrea Davis

town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Hartford, VT

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Trip Overview

This 77.6-mile drive from Addison, VT to Hartford, VT will take you about 2 hours to complete. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's perfect for a single day, with an estimated fuel cost of $12. You'll spend most of your time on I-89, but will also navigate sections of Vermont Route 125 and Vermont Route 107. Since both the origin and destination are within the Northeast region and the state of Vermont, you won't be crossing any major geographical or state lines, making for a cohesive journey. This route is ideal for those looking for an efficient way to travel between these two points without needing an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

38.8 miles from Addison, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 89 18.3 mi 21m
Vermont Route 125 13 mi 20m
Vermont Route 107 8.4 mi 13m
Vermont Route 100 South 7 mi 11m
Weybridge Road 6.6 mi 11m
Vermont Route 100 5 mi 8m
River Street 3.4 mi 5m
East Main Street 3.1 mi 6m
Longest stretch: I 89 — 18.3 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Addison, VT and Hartford, VT.

1

Start on this road

127 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto VT 17

2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 17 West
3

Turn right onto VT 23

6.6 mi · 11 min · Weybridge Road
4

Continue on VT 23

0.8 mi · 1 min · Weybridge Street
5

Continue on VT 125

349 ft · 12 sec · Academy Street
6

At end of road, turn left onto VT 30; VT 125

0.1 mi · 24 sec · South Main Street
7

Enter roundabout onto VT 125

39 ft · 1 sec · Cross Street
8

Continue on VT 125

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Cross Street
9

At end of road, turn right onto US 7; VT 125

1.0 mi · 2 min · Court Street
10

Continue on US 7; VT 125

2.5 mi · 3 min · U.S. Route 7 South
11

Turn left onto VT 125

3.1 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
12

Continue on VT 125

13 mi · 20 min · Vermont Route 125
13

At end of road, turn right onto VT 100

4.0 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 100
14

Continue on VT 100

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
15

Continue on VT 100

7.0 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 100 South
16

Continue on VT 100

1.0 mi · 1 min · Vermont Route 100
17

At end of road, turn left onto VT 107

6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107
18

Continue on VT 107

3.4 mi · 5 min · River Street
19

Turn right onto VT 107

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
20

Continue on VT 107

1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107
21

Turn left

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 89 South
22

Merge onto I 89

18 mi · 21 min · I 89
23

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward US 4: Woodstock, Quechee
24

At end of road, turn right onto US 4

2.6 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Road
25

Turn right onto TH 132

144 ft · 11 sec · TH 132
26

Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road

0.4 mi · 54 sec · V.A. Cutoff Road
27

Arrive at destination

Christian Street

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 2-hour duration of this 77.6-mile trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. Plan to leave when it's most convenient for you, as there aren't any critical timing considerations. With no specific stops recommended, you can easily break up the drive with brief rest breaks as needed, perhaps during the 18.3-mile stretch on I-89. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $12, and ensure you're topped up before heading out, especially if you plan any detours off the main roads.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.8 miles from Addison, VT, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 17 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38.8 miles or 1h 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hartford, VT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Addison, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Addison, VT

This is one driving day of about 77.6 miles and 2h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Addison, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 18.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Randolph, VT, VT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Randolph, VT

39 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Leicester, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bethel, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.8 miles from Addison, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 10.2 and 74.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
10.2 mi into trip | ~17m in | VT 30; VT 125 / South Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto VT 30; VT 125 / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
10.3 mi into trip | ~17m in | VT 125 / Cross Street

Enter roundabout onto VT 125 / Cross Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
30.2 mi into trip | ~51m in | VT 100 / Vermont Route 100

At end of road, turn right onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100

Navigation decision point

5
42.9 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | VT 107 / Vermont Route 107

At end of road, turn left onto VT 107 / Vermont Route 107

Navigation decision point

5
74.2 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in

Take the exit toward US 4: Woodstock, Quechee

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 4: Woodstock, Quechee

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.49 one way

$24.98 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $13.74 $27.49
premium $4.86 $14.86 $29.72
diesel $5.61 $17.13 $34.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.3 0 $8.15 $3.72
Efficient EV 19.4 0 $6.79 $3.10
EV Truck/SUV 31 0 $10.86 $4.97

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Addison, VT

Late night in Addison on Tuesday

Local time

5:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hartford, VT

Late night in Hartford on Tuesday

Local time

5:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

39°F

Randolph, VT

39 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

18 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a drive that is predominantly highway, with 74% of the journey utilizing faster roads like I-89. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.3 miles on I-89, offering a consistent pace. While the majority is highway, you'll also experience Vermont Route 125 and Vermont Route 107, which will introduce some variation from the interstate experience. This blend means you can cover ground efficiently for much of the trip, with brief interludes on more local highways.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.3 mi on I 89.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 125. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 miles in near VT 30; VT 125 / South Main Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 10.2 miles (VT 30; VT 125 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (VT 125 / Cross Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 30.2 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Arriving in Hartford, VT

Full guide →

White River Junction is a village on the Connecticut River in eastern Vermont. It is in the town of Hartford.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 77.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18.3 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

The main spots that need attention: at 10.2 miles (VT 30; VT 125 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (VT 125 / Cross Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 30.2 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hartford, VT before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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