Origin
Bellows Falls, VT
Late night in Bellows Falls on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellows Falls, VT to Hartford, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
40.4 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellows Falls, VT
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Hartford, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit through Vermont, the 40.4-mile stretch from Bellows Falls to Hartford is an efficient choice. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 50 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion. Budgeting roughly $6 for fuel should cover your needs for the entire journey. Since the route stays within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent New England atmosphere from start to finish. Because the travel time is so brief, you do not need to worry about overnight logistics, giving you plenty of flexibility in your schedule. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you to your destination with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 34.8 mi | 40m |
| Rockingham Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Rockingham Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Woodstock Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| V.A. Cutoff Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Westminster Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| TH 132 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 34.8 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellows Falls, VT and Hartford, VT.
1
Start on US 5
312 ft
·
5 sec
·
Westminster Street
2
Continue on US 5
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockingham Street
3
Continue on US 5
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Rockingham Road
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction
5
Merge onto I 91
35 mi
·
40 min
·
I 91
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 11
Toward US 5: White River Junction
7
Turn right onto US 5
510 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Main Street
8
Enter roundabout onto US 5
99 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
9
Continue on US 5
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Main Street
10
Turn left onto US 4
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodstock Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto TH 132
144 ft
·
11 sec
·
TH 132
12
Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
V.A. Cutoff Road
13
Arrive at destination
Christian Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Bellows Falls, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 39.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Jun...
5
38.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward US 5: White River Junction
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 11
Toward US 5: White River Junction
4
38.6 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 5 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 5 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
38.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 5 / North Main Street
Enter roundabout onto US 5 / North Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
39.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
US 4 / Woodstock Road
Turn left onto US 4 / Woodstock Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.50 one way
$13.01 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.16 | $14.31 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.74 | $15.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.92 | $17.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Claremont, NH
20 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
15 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
50m 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 highway-focused experience, as 86% of your time will be spent cruising on I-91. After departing Bellows Falls via local segments on Rockingham Road and Rockingham Street, you will quickly transition to the interstate for the bulk of your journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 34.8 miles, allowing you to settle into a steady rhythm behind the wheel. While the route begins with short local road transitions, the majority of the trip is defined by the high-speed efficiency of the interstate. You will find the transition from local streets to the main highway seamless, providing a consistent driving pace until you reach Hartford.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.8 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Rockingham Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.
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 50m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 38.6 miles (US 5 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bellows Falls, VT to Hartford, VT, road signs begin pointing toward White River Junction along the way.
White River Junction
3.4 mi in
|
~5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 40.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.8 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 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 38.6 miles (US 5 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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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