Origin
Hartford, VT
Late night in Hartford on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, VT to Bolton, 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 25m
Distance
69.6 mi
112 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 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
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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Bolton, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Hartford to Bolton, you are looking at a straightforward 69.6-mile trek through the heart of Vermont. This trip typically takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day journey. With a fuel budget of approximately $11, it is a highly economical route for those looking to traverse the Northeast corridor efficiently. Since the drive is quite compact, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you have other plans in the area. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, ensuring that your transition between these two Vermont towns remains simple and predictable.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 59.5 mi | 1h 8m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Theodore Roosevelt Highway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Woodstock Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Vermont Route 100 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| V.A. Cutoff Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| TH 132 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 59.5 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, VT and Bolton, 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
59 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
I 89
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 10
Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
8
Turn left onto VT 100
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 100
9
Enter roundabout onto North Main Street
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
10
Continue on North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Main Street
11
Continue on US 2
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
U.S. Route 2
12
Continue on US 2
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Theodore Roosevelt Highway
13
Arrive at destination
US 2
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 34.8 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 62.9 — 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
62.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10
Toward VT 100: Waterbury, Stowe
4
62.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
North Main Street
Enter roundabout onto North Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.20 one way
$22.41 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $12.33 | $24.66 |
| premium | $4.86 | $13.33 | $26.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.37 | $30.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.74 | $4.45 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Bolton, VT
Late night in Bolton on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Brookfield, VT
35 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
14 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
1h 25m 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?
Expect a very highway-focused experience, as 91% of your journey is spent on high-speed roads. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-89, which accounts for a substantial 59.5-mile stretch of the trip. The drive is designed for efficiency, utilizing both I-89 and segments of the Theodore Roosevelt Highway and U.S. Route 2 to keep you moving steadily. While you won't encounter the winding complexity of local backroads, the interstate provides a consistent pace that minimizes the fatigue often found on longer, more technical drives. It is a reliable, no-nonsense path that prioritizes speed and directness over secondary road exploration.
91% 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: 59.5 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and U.S. Route 2. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near TH 132.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hartford, VT to Bolton, VT is easy. At 1h 25m with 91% 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 (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 Bolton, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Stowe along the way.
Stowe
62.1 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 69.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.5 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bolton, 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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