Origin
Hartford, VT
Late night in Hartford on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, VT to Bellows Falls, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
41.2 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
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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Bellows Falls, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward journey through Vermont, the 41.2-mile trip from Hartford to Bellows Falls is an ideal choice. Expect to spend about 51 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect single-day excursion that requires no overnight stops. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, the trip remains very affordable for most travelers. You will primarily utilize I-91 for the bulk of your travels before transitioning onto local roads to reach your destination. Since both towns are located within the Northeast region, you can anticipate familiar New England road conditions throughout the entire journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 35.1 mi | 40m |
| Rockingham Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Rockingham Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Woodstock Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| V.A. Cutoff Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| TH 132 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Christian Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 35.1 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, VT and Bellows Falls, 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
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls
11
Turn right onto VT 103
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Rockingham Road
12
Continue on US 5
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Rockingham Street
13
Continue on US 5
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockingham Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 5
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 37.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 4 / Woodstock Road
Turn right onto US 4 / Woodstock Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 5 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 5 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 5 / North Main Street
Enter roundabout onto US 5 / North Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.63 one way
$13.27 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 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 | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
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
Bellows Falls, VT
Late night in Bellows Falls on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Claremont, NH
21 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
15 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
51m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 85% of your time spent on fast-moving lanes. You will find yourself cruising along I-91 for a significant 35.1-mile stretch, which offers a steady and consistent driving pace. Once you exit the interstate, the character of the drive shifts as you navigate onto Rockingham Road and Rockingham Street to complete the final leg. While the majority of the route feels like a standard interstate grind, the transition to local roads provides a brief change in scenery as you approach Bellows Falls. Be prepared for a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding backroads.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 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?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Rockingham Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 4 / Woodstock Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hartford, VT to Bellows Falls, VT is easy. At 51m with 85% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 4 / Woodstock Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 5 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 5 / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 41.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
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. 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 0.4 miles (US 4 / Woodstock Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 5 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 5 / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 Bellows Falls, 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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