Origin
Bethel, VT
Morning in Bethel on Tuesday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethel, 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
33m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethel, VT
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Hartford, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit across Vermont, this 25.1-mile connection between Bethel and Hartford is an efficient choice. The journey takes approximately 33 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip that requires no overnight stops. Expect to spend about $4 on fuel for the trek, which relies heavily on a mix of Vermont Route 107, Woodstock Road, and I-89. Because the route is located entirely within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive designed for those who need to get from point A to point B without unnecessary detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 18.3 mi | 21m |
| Woodstock Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Vermont Route 107 | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| V.A. Cutoff Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cushing Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| TH 132 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Christian Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 18.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel, VT and Hartford, VT.
1
Start on Cushing Drive
194 ft
·
14 sec
·
Cushing Drive
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on VT 107
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 107
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 89 South
5
Merge onto I 89
18 mi
·
21 min
·
I 89
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 4: Woodstock, Quechee
7
At end of road, turn right onto US 4
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodstock Road
8
Turn right onto TH 132
144 ft
·
11 sec
·
TH 132
9
Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
V.A. Cutoff Road
10
Arrive at destination
Christian Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn left toward I 89 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 89 South
3
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
21.6 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
4
22 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 4 / Woodstock Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 4 / Woodstock Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.04 one way
$8.08 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Morning in Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
33m 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?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 80% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will find yourself cruising for an 18.3-mile stretch on I-89, which accounts for the bulk of the travel time. While the local segments on Vermont Route 107 and Woodstock Road offer a change of pace, the character of this drive is defined by steady, interstate travel. Navigating these segments requires you to transition from local roads to the flow of highway traffic quickly. It is a functional drive that trades scenic variety for the speed and predictability of the interstate system.
80% 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: 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 Woodstock Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 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 33m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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 Bethel, VT to Hartford, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Quechee along the way.
Quechee
21.6 mi in
|
~28m
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 33m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). 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 — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (I 89): 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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