Origin
Brookfield, VT
Late night in Brookfield on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookfield, 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
56m
Distance
38.7 mi
62 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookfield, VT
James Mirakian
Hartford, VT
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 38.7-mile journey from Brookfield to Hartford, Vermont, is best tackled in about 56 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll navigate primarily on Stone Road, Route 65, and Ridge Road, with no highway driving to speak of. Budget around $6 for fuel for this short hop within the Northeast region. The route offers a local feel, perfect for a quick excursion without the need for an overnight stay. It’s a simple, direct path that gets you where you need to go efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 26.8 mi | 30m |
| Ridge Road | 6.6 mi | 15m |
| Woodstock Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Vermont Route 66 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| V.A. Cutoff Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Vermont Route 65 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| TH 132 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Stone Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 26.8 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookfield, VT and Hartford, VT.
1
Start on this road
33 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Stone Road
45 ft
·
1 sec
·
Stone Road
3
Turn left onto VT 65
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Vermont Route 65
4
Turn right onto Ridge Road
6.6 mi
·
15 min
·
Ridge Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto VT 66
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 66
6
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 89 South: White River Junction
7
Merge onto I 89
27 mi
·
30 min
·
I 89
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 4: Woodstock, Quechee
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 4
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodstock Road
10
Turn right onto TH 132
144 ft
·
11 sec
·
TH 132
11
Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
V.A. Cutoff Road
12
Arrive at destination
Christian Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Brookfield, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Stone Road
Turn left onto Stone Road
Navigation decision point
4
6.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
VT 66 / Vermont Route 66
At end of road, turn right onto VT 66 / Vermont Route 66
Navigation decision point
4
8.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn left toward I 89 South: White River Junction
Navigation decision point
Toward I 89 South: White River Junction
5
35.3 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
35.7 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
US 4 / Woodstock Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 4 / Woodstock Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.23 one way
$12.46 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.41 | $14.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 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 | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
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
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Bethel, VT
19 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
8 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
56m 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 turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 38.7-mile trip. With 0% highway share, you'll be on a constant series of local roads, including Stone Road, Route 65, and Ridge Road. There’s no single longest uninterrupted stretch to note, as the constant turns keep you engaged. This road personality means you'll be frequently adjusting your steering and speed, offering a more hands-on driving experience compared to highway cruising.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.8 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Ridge Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Stone Road.
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 56m drive. You will face about 10 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 (Stone Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (VT 66 / Vermont Route 66): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles: 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 Brookfield, VT to Hartford, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Quechee along the way.
Quechee
35.3 mi in
|
~50m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 38.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.8 miles on I 89. 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: near the start (Stone Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (VT 66 / Vermont Route 66): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles: 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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