Origin
Barnet, VT
Late night in Barnet on Tuesday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barnet, VT to Hartford, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
50.4 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barnet, VT
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Hartford, VT
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Barnet to Hartford, Vermont, is a straightforward 50.4-mile journey that typically takes about an hour and one minute. Since this is a compact trip, you can easily complete it as a simple day drive without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize I-91 to navigate this Northeast route, keeping your fuel costs to a modest $8. It is an ideal commute if you are looking for efficiency rather than a wandering path. Because the entire trip stays within Vermont, you will enjoy a consistent, familiar regional feel from start to finish.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 48 mi | 55m |
| Christian Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bugbee Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Bimson Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Monument Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Anderson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 48 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barnet, VT and Hartford, VT.
1
Start on Anderson Street
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Anderson Street
2
Turn slight right onto Monument Circle
139 ft
·
6 sec
·
Monument Circle
3
Turn slight right onto Church Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto Bimson Drive
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bimson Drive
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 91
6
Merge onto I 91
48 mi
·
55 min
·
I 91
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 12
Toward Wilder, White River Junction
8
Turn right onto Bugbee Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bugbee Street
9
Turn sharp left onto Christian Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Christian Street
10
Arrive at destination
Christian Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from Barnet, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 49.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Bimson Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Bimson Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 91
Navigation decision point
Toward I 91
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
48.8 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward Wilder, White River Junction
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 12
Toward Wilder, White River Junction
5
49.4 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Christian Street
Turn sharp left onto Christian Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.11 one way
$16.23 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.93 | $17.85 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Hartford, VT
Late night in Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Bradford, VT
25 mi in
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
2 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
1h 1m 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 classic highway-focused experience, as 95% of your drive is spent on major roads. The core of this route is a 48-mile stretch along I-91, which provides a steady, uninterrupted pace for the majority of your time behind the wheel. Once you exit the interstate, the character shifts slightly as you transition onto Christian Street and Bugbee Street to reach your destination. This setup makes for a very predictable drive, allowing you to cover the distance quickly without the need for technical maneuvering or complex navigation.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Christian Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Bimson Drive.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Barnet, VT to Hartford, VT is easy. At 1h 1m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Bimson Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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 1h 1m. Total distance: 50.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48 miles on I 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 0.3 miles (Bimson Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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