Origin
Hartford, VT
Late night in Hartford on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, VT to Arlington, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 6m
Distance
88.9 mi
143 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 58m
★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartford, VT
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Arlington, VT
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Trip Overview
Hartford, VT to Arlington, VT is 88.9 miles and takes about 2 hours 6 minutes via I-91 and VT-11, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Vermont, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a straightforward, mostly highway trip that’s perfect for a single day. You'll get a good sense of the state's landscape without a demanding schedule. Consider this route when you want a relatively quick and easy journey between two points in Vermont.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.4 miles from Hartford, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 35.1 mi | 40m |
| Vermont Route 11 | 17.1 mi | 26m |
| U.S. Route 7 | 10 mi | 13m |
| Rockingham Road | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Vermont Route 11 West | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Simonsville Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Vermont Route 103 South | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Depot Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 35.1 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, VT and Arlington, VT.
1
Start on Christian Street
42 ft
·
3 sec
·
Christian Street
2
Continue on V.A. Cutoff Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
V.A. Cutoff Road
3
Turn right onto TH 132
144 ft
·
8 sec
·
TH 132
4
Turn right onto US 4
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodstock Road
5
Turn right onto US 5
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
North Main Street
6
Enter roundabout onto US 5
68 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
7
Continue on US 5
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Main Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
9
Merge onto I 91
35 mi
·
40 min
·
I 91
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 6
Toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls
11
At end of road, turn left onto VT 103
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Rockingham Road
12
Continue on VT 103
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 103 South
13
Continue on VT 11; VT 103
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
14
Continue on VT 11
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 11 West
15
Continue on VT 11
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Simonsville Road
16
Continue on VT 11
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Vermont Route 11
17
Continue on VT 100; VT 11
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Main Street
18
Continue on VT 11
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Vermont Route 11
19
Continue on VT 11; VT 30
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Depot Street
20
Continue on VT 11; VT 30
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Depot Street
21
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 7 South: Bennington
22
Merge onto US 7
10.0 mi
·
13 min
·
U.S. Route 7
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 3
Toward VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
24
Keep slight right at fork
471 ft
·
14 sec
Toward VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
25
Turn straight onto VT 313
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 313
26
At end of road, turn right onto VT 7A; VT 313
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 7A
Use the right lane.
27
Arrive at destination
VT 7A; VT 313
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour drive time, you have flexibility with your departure. Leaving in the morning allows ample time to reach Arlington, VT, with a fuel cost estimated around $14. You won't need to worry about splitting this drive, so plan for minimal stops. The longest uninterrupted stretch is about 35 miles on I-91, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge before entering that segment. Since this is a short, single-day trip, you can afford to be spontaneous with any brief pauses you might want to take along the way.
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 44.4 miles from Hartford, VT, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.1 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 20 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.4 miles or 56m 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 Arlington, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hartford, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Hartford, VT
This is one driving day of about 88.9 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Hartford, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 91 for about 35.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.4 miles from Hartford, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 87.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
37.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls
6
85.3 mi into trip
|
~2h in
Take the exit toward VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3
Toward VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
7
85.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward VT 313: Arlington, Shaftsbury
6
87.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m in
|
VT 7A; VT 313 / Vermont Route 7A
At end of road, turn right onto VT 7A; VT 313 / Vermont Route 7A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.31 one way
$28.62 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $15.75 | $31.49 |
| premium | $4.86 | $17.02 | $34.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.63 | $39.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.33 | $4.27 |
| Efficient EV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.78 | $3.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.45 | $5.69 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Arlington, VT
Late night in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Chester, VT
44 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 6m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 81% of the 88.9 miles on faster roads like I-91. You'll experience a longest stretch of 35.1 miles on I-91, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. While the majority is highway, the route incorporates Vermont Route 11 and U.S. Route 7, which will introduce some variation as you transition. Expect a blend of efficient travel on the interstate and more local road driving as you approach your destination.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.1 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Vermont Route 11. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 88.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 37.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Hartford, VT to Arlington, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Bellows Falls along the way.
Bellows Falls
37.4 mi in
|
~44m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 88.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.1 miles on I 91. 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 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 37.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Arlington, 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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