If you are planning a transit between Ferrisburgh and Hartford, Vermont, expect a straightforward 82.2-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 3 minutes. This trip is ideally suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is manageable without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize I-89, Vermont Route 125, and the Ethan Allen Highway to navigate across the Northeast region. Budgeting approximately $13 for fuel should cover your travel costs for the duration of the trip. Since the drive is designed as a direct highway-focused route, it serves as a highly practical connection for those looking to move efficiently between these two points in the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.1 miles from Ferrisburgh, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
18.3 mi
21m
Vermont Route 125
13 mi
20m
Ethan Allen Highway
11.7 mi
15m
Vermont Route 107
8.4 mi
13m
Vermont Route 100 South
7 mi
11m
Vermont Route 100
5 mi
8m
US 7
3.8 mi
7m
River Street
3.4 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 18.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferrisburgh, VT and Hartford, VT.
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Start on US 7
1.6 mi·2 min·Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on US 7
3.1 mi·4 min·U.S. Route 7
3
Continue on US 7
10 mi·13 min·Ethan Allen Highway
4
Enter roundabout onto US 7
348 ft·16 sec·US 7
Toward VT 125
5
Continue on US 7
3.7 mi·7 min·US 7
Toward VT 125
6
Turn left onto VT 125
3.1 mi·6 min·East Main Street
7
Continue on VT 125
13 mi·20 min·Vermont Route 125
8
At end of road, turn right onto VT 100
4.0 mi·6 min·Vermont Route 100
9
Continue on VT 100
0.7 mi·1 min·North Main Street
10
Continue on VT 100
7.0 mi·11 min·Vermont Route 100 South
11
Continue on VT 100
1.0 mi·1 min·Vermont Route 100
12
At end of road, turn left onto VT 107
6.7 mi·10 min·Vermont Route 107
13
Continue on VT 107
3.4 mi·5 min·River Street
14
Turn right onto VT 107
0.9 mi·1 min·South Main Street
15
Continue on VT 107
1.7 mi·3 min·Vermont Route 107
16
Turn left
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 89 South
17
Merge onto I 89
18 mi·21 min·I 89
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward US 4: Woodstock, Quechee
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At end of road, turn right onto US 4
2.6 mi·3 min·Woodstock Road
20
Turn right onto TH 132
144 ft·11 sec·TH 132
21
Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road
0.4 mi·54 sec·V.A. Cutoff Road
22
Arrive at destination
Christian Street
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. You won't need to plan for forced stops given the quick two-hour duration, though it is wise to ensure your tank is ready for the $13 fuel investment before you head out. Since you are spending a significant portion of your time on I-89, keep an eye on traffic patterns during peak hours to maintain your estimated arrival time. Use the initial stretch on the Ethan Allen Highway and Vermont Route 125 to get comfortable before merging onto the interstate for the bulk of the mileage. Taking advantage of the lack of required stops allows you to reach Hartford without unnecessary delays.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.1 miles from Ferrisburgh, VT, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.1 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hartford, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ferrisburgh, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ferrisburgh, VT
This is one driving day of about 82.2 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Ferrisburgh, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 18.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 14.9 and 78.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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14.9 mi into trip|~19m in|US 7
Enter roundabout onto US 7 toward VT 125
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward VT 125
5
34.7 mi into trip|~53m in|VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
At end of road, turn right onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Navigation decision point
5
47.5 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|VT 107 / Vermont Route 107
At end of road, turn left onto VT 107 / Vermont Route 107
Navigation decision point
4
60.1 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Turn left toward I 89 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 89 South
5
78.7 mi into trip|~1h 57m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.23 one way
$26.47 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$14.56
$29.12
premium
$4.86
$15.74
$31.48
diesel
$5.61
$18.15
$36.30
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.7
0
$8.63
$3.95
Efficient EV
20.6
0
$7.19
$3.29
EV Truck/SUV
32.9
0
$11.51
$5.26
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Ferrisburgh, VT
Morning
in Ferrisburgh on Tuesday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hartford, VT
Morning
in Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Lincoln, VT
41 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 3m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that prioritizes efficiency, with 71% of your journey spent on highways. You will experience a blend of local routes and interstate travel, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 18.3 miles on I-89. The personality of this route shifts from the Ethan Allen Highway and Vermont Route 125 onto the more controlled pace of the interstate. While it is not a technical or winding mountain pass, the transition between these road types keeps the experience varied. You will spend most of your time behind the wheel maintaining a consistent highway speed, making this a predictable and reliable transit corridor.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 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 Vermont Route 125. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 14.9 miles in near US 7.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 3m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.9 miles (US 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 34.7 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point; at 47.5 miles (VT 107 / Vermont Route 107): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 18.3 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 14.9 miles (US 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 34.7 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point; at 47.5 miles (VT 107 / Vermont Route 107): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hartford, VT before heading back.
