Origin
Hartford, VT
Late night in Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, VT to Bethel, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
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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Bethel, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Hartford and Bethel, this 24.5-mile journey is an ideal day trip. Spanning just 33 minutes, the drive relies on a combination of I-89, Woodstock Road, and Vermont Route 107 to get you to your destination efficiently. You can expect to spend about $4 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for travelers in the Northeast. Since the entire route is well under an hour, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. It is a straightforward, practical link between these two Vermont towns that prioritizes speed over sightseeing. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a short excursion, this route offers a reliable way to navigate the region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 18.2 mi | 21m |
| Woodstock Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Vermont Route 107 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| V.A. Cutoff Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cushing Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| TH 132 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Christian Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 18.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, VT and Bethel, 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
·
10 sec
·
TH 132
4
Turn left onto US 4
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodstock Road
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
6
Merge onto I 89
18 mi
·
21 min
·
I 89
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 3
Toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
8
Turn right onto VT 107
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 107
9
Continue on VT 107
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
10
Turn right onto Cushing Drive
194 ft
·
8 sec
·
Cushing Drive
11
Arrive at destination
Cushing Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 24.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TH 132
Turn right onto TH 132
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 4 / Woodstock Road
Turn left onto US 4 / Woodstock Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
20.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3
Toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
4
24.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Cushing Drive
Turn right onto Cushing Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.94 one way
$7.89 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Bethel, VT
Late night in Bethel on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
33m 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 82% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into the flow of traffic quickly, tackling an 18.2-mile stretch on I-89 that serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the drive. The character of the road shifts as you transition from the interstate onto Woodstock Road and Vermont Route 107, moving from a fast-paced highway environment to local Vermont thoroughfares. Because the drive is short, you won't face the fatigue of a long-haul journey, but you should remain alert during the transition between the highway and secondary roads. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that gets you where you need to go without unnecessary detours.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.2 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Woodstock Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near TH 132.
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 33m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (TH 132): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 4 / Woodstock Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Bethel, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Royalton along the way.
Royalton
20.9 mi in
|
~25m
About the Cities
Starting in Hartford, VT
Full guide →White River Junction is a village on the Connecticut River in eastern Vermont. It is in the town of Hartford.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.2 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: at 0.4 miles (TH 132): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 4 / Woodstock Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Bethel, 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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