Origin
Guilford, VT
Late night in Guilford on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Guilford, 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
1h 19m
Distance
66.1 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Guilford, VT
Wikimedia Commons
Hartford, VT
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling north through Vermont from Guilford to Hartford is a straightforward 66.1-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 19 minutes. Because this trip is short and efficient, it works perfectly as a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You can expect to spend roughly $11 on fuel for the entire drive, making it a very budget-friendly route. You will primarily navigate via I-91, which serves as the backbone of this Northeast corridor. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a change of scenery, this direct path keeps your travel time minimal and predictable.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 62.3 mi | 1h 12m |
| Canal Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Woodstock Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Coolidge Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| V.A. Cutoff Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Guilford Center Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| TH 132 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 62.3 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guilford, VT and Hartford, VT.
1
Start on Guilford Center Road
175 ft
·
6 sec
·
Guilford Center Road
2
Turn left onto US 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Coolidge Highway
3
Continue on US 5
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Canal Street
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 91 North: Putney, White River Junction
5
Merge onto I 91
62 mi
·
1 hr 12 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
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33 miles from Guilford, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 91 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.3 miles.
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 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 64.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left toward I 91 North: Putney, White River Junction
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 91 North: Putney, White River Junction
5
64.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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
64.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
US 5 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 5 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
64.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
US 5 / North Main Street
Enter roundabout onto US 5 / North Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
64.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
US 4 / Woodstock Road
Turn left onto US 4 / Woodstock Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.64 one way
$21.28 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.71 | $23.42 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.66 | $25.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.59 | $29.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.78 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.25 | $4.23 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
34°F
Rockingham, VT
33 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
17 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
1h 19m 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 route is heavily highway-focused, with 94% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a long, consistent rhythm for the vast majority of the trip, specifically during the 62.3-mile stretch on I-91. While you begin and end your journey on local roads like Canal Street and Woodstock Road, these sections are brief compared to the interstate transit. Expect a steady, uninterrupted drive that prioritizes speed and efficiency over complex navigation. The transition from the southern part of the state toward the Hartford area is smooth, offering a predictable experience behind the wheel.
94% 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: 62.3 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Canal Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 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 1h 19m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 64.2 miles (US 5 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 66.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62.3 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 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 64.2 miles (US 5 / North Main Street): 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Hartford, VT
More from Guilford, VT
More trips to Hartford, VT
Explore more options from Guilford, VT or browse trips ending in Hartford, VT.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse VT road trips.