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 Bradford, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
27.7 mi
45 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 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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Bradford, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through Vermont, the 27.7-mile connection between Hartford and Bradford is an ideal choice. You can easily complete this journey in about 35 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Budgeting roughly $4 for fuel will cover your transit, leaving you plenty of flexibility to explore once you arrive. The route begins in the Northeast and stays within the state, transitioning smoothly between local streets and highway driving. Because the duration is so short, you certainly do not need an overnight split, allowing you to focus your energy on your destination. It is a straightforward, practical path for those who prefer efficient travel over long-haul endurance.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 25 mi | 28m |
| Christian Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bugbee Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old Creamery Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mill Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Waits River Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 25 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, VT and Bradford, VT.
1
Start on Christian Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Christian Street
2
Turn sharp right onto Bugbee Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Bugbee Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 91 North
4
Merge onto I 91
25 mi
·
28 min
·
I 91
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 16
Toward VT 25: Bradford, Barre
6
Turn right onto VT 25
439 ft
·
14 sec
·
Waits River Road
7
Turn left onto Old Creamery Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Creamery Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto Mill Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Mill Street
9
Turn right onto VT 25B
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
VT 25B
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 27.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Bugbee Street
Turn sharp right onto Bugbee Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 91 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 91 North
6
26.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward VT 25: Bradford, Barre
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 16
Toward VT 25: Bradford, Barre
4
27.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Mill Street
At end of road, turn right onto Mill Street
Navigation decision point
4
27.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
VT 25B / South Main Street
Turn right onto VT 25B / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.46 one way
$8.92 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Bradford, VT
Late night in Bradford on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°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
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
35m 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 turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way out of Hartford. You will start on Bugbee Street before transitioning onto I-91 North and eventually finishing your journey on VT 25. While the route relies on interstate infrastructure, it maintains a local feel rather than a monotonous highway grind. Because the highway share is 0 percent, you should prepare for a more engaging, hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention. There is no singular long, uninterrupted stretch, so you will find the road character remains dynamic and varied throughout the entire 35-minute duration.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Christian Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Bugbee Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 8 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 miles (Bugbee Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 26.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 27.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25 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 miles (Bugbee Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 26.7 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 Bradford, 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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