Origin
Bradford, VT
Late night in Bradford on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bradford, 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
36m
Distance
28 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bradford, VT
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Hartford, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, direct transit between Bradford and Hartford, this 28-mile journey is an efficient way to traverse this corner of Vermont. Expect a travel time of approximately 36 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. Since the route consists entirely of local roads like Mill Street, Old Creamery Road, and Waits River Road, you won't be spending any time on the highway. Budget roughly $4 for fuel to cover this distance, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. This drive is best suited for those who prefer navigating through local corridors rather than sticking to major interstates. It is a straightforward trip that fits easily into a morning or afternoon schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 25.2 mi | 29m |
| Christian Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Old Creamery Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Bugbee Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Waits River Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mill Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 25.2 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bradford, VT and Hartford, VT.
1
Start on VT 25B
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto Mill Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Mill Street
3
Turn left onto Old Creamery Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Creamery Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto VT 25
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Waits River Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 91 South: Fairlee, White River Junction
6
Merge onto I 91
25 mi
·
29 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 27 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mill Street
Turn left onto Mill Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
VT 25 / Waits River Road
At end of road, turn right onto VT 25 / Waits River Road
Navigation decision point
7
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 91 South: Fairlee, White River Junction
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 91 South: Fairlee, White River Junctio...
6
26.4 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
27 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Christian Street
Turn sharp left onto Christian Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.51 one way
$9.02 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
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
36m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because the route relies exclusively on local roads, you should anticipate a constant pace rather than the high-speed cruising found on interstates. With a highway share of 0%, the character of this drive is defined by its intimacy with the local landscape. You will spend the entire 36-minute duration navigating winding sections of Mill Street and Waits River Road, so keep your hands steady on the wheel. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches here, so expect the road to change frequently as you make your way toward Hartford.
90% 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: 25.2 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Christian Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Mill Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m 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 0.2 miles (Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (VT 25 / Waits River Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Bradford, VT and Hartford, VT, road signs point toward Wilder and White River Junction.
Wilder
26.4 mi in
|
~32m
White River Junction
26.4 mi in
|
~32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 28 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.2 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 0.2 miles (Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (VT 25 / Waits River Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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