Origin
Hartford, VT
Late night in Hartford on Sunday
Local time
4:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, VT to Danville, 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 19m
Distance
67.1 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
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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Danville, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Hartford to Danville, you can expect a straightforward 67.1-mile journey that takes approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is efficient enough to complete in a single morning or afternoon. You should budget about $11 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Since you are staying within the Northeast region of Vermont, the transition between these two points is seamless and lacks the complexity of crossing state lines. Because the route is quite short, you won't need to worry about planning an overnight stay, giving you plenty of flexibility to explore once you arrive. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complications.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 58.3 mi | 1h 7m |
| U.S. Route 2 West | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| Christian Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bugbee Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Peacham Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Brainerd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Park Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 58.3 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, VT and Danville, 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
58 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 91
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 21
Toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
6
Turn right onto US 2
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
U.S. Route 2 West
7
Turn left onto Peacham Road
354 ft
·
15 sec
·
Peacham Road
8
Turn left onto Park Street
183 ft
·
10 sec
·
Park Street
9
Turn left onto Brainerd Street
201 ft
·
8 sec
·
Brainerd Street
10
Arrive at destination
Brainerd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 33.5 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 1 and 67 — 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
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 21
Toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
5
67 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
Park Street
Turn left onto Park Street
Navigation decision point
5
67 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
Brainerd Street
Turn left onto Brainerd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.80 one way
$21.60 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.89 | $23.77 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.85 | $25.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.81 | $29.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.05 | $3.22 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.39 | $4.29 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Danville, VT
Late night in Danville on Sunday
Local time
4:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
1h 19m 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 97 percent of this route consists of high-speed travel. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-91, which accounts for a 58.3-mile stretch of the trip. This makes for a consistent, efficient pace once you merge onto the interstate. As you transition from the highway onto U.S. Route 2 West and Christian Street, the road environment shifts slightly, but the overall personality of the drive remains dominated by fast, sustained movement. You won't find many technical curves or slow rural stretches here, making it an ideal path if your priority is simply reaching your destination in Danville with minimal interruptions.
97% 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: 58.3 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and U.S. Route 2 West. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Bugbee Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hartford, VT to Danville, VT is easy. At 1h 19m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 60 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 Danville, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Montpelier along the way.
Montpelier
60 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 67.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.3 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 60 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Danville, 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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