Spanning 81.5 miles across Vermont, this trip from Hartford to Ferrisburgh is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 2 minutes. Because the drive is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $13 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through the Northeast, you will primarily utilize I-89 and Vermont Route 125 to complete the trek. This route offers a practical, efficient way to traverse the state, making it a great option if you prefer a direct transit rather than a multi-day road trip adventure.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.8 miles from Hartford, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
18.2 mi
21m
Vermont Route 125
13 mi
20m
North Pleasant Street
10.2 mi
13m
Vermont Route 107
8.6 mi
13m
Vermont Route 100
8 mi
12m
Vermont Route 100 North
4 mi
6m
River Street
3.4 mi
5m
U.S. Route 7
3.1 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 18.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, VT and Ferrisburgh, 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 3Toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
8
Turn right onto VT 107
1.9 mi·3 min·Vermont Route 107
9
Continue on VT 107
0.9 mi·1 min·South Main Street
10
Turn slight left onto VT 107
3.4 mi·5 min·River Street
11
Continue on VT 107
6.7 mi·10 min·Vermont Route 107
12
Turn right onto VT 100
1.0 mi·1 min·Vermont Route 100
13
Continue on VT 100
7.0 mi·10 min·Vermont Route 100
14
Continue on VT 100
0.7 mi·1 min·South Main Street
15
Continue on VT 100
4.0 mi·6 min·Vermont Route 100 North
16
Turn left onto VT 125
13 mi·20 min·Vermont Route 125
17
Continue on VT 125
3.0 mi·6 min·East Main Street
18
Turn right onto US 7; VT 125
2.6 mi·3 min·U.S. Route 7 South
19
Continue on US 7; VT 125
1.2 mi·3 min·Court Street
20
Enter roundabout onto US 7
375 ft·14 sec·North Pleasant Street
21
Continue on US 7
10 mi·13 min·North Pleasant Street
22
Continue on US 7
3.1 mi·4 min·U.S. Route 7
23
Continue on US 7
1.6 mi·2 min·Ethan Allen Highway
24
Arrive at destination
US 7
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable 2-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though hitting the road early helps you avoid any potential peak traffic. Because there are no mandatory stops built into the data, you can easily pace the trip according to your personal comfort level. Be prepared for the transition from the interstate to the local roads by keeping an eye on your navigation as you exit I-89. With a fuel cost of only $13, it is an economical route, but ensure your tank is topped off before leaving Hartford to avoid searching for stations along the way. Use the shorter duration to your advantage by planning your arrival in Ferrisburgh for midday, giving you the entire afternoon to settle in.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.8 miles from Hartford, VT, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.8 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ferrisburgh, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hartford, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hartford, VT
This is one driving day of about 81.5 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Hartford, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 18.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 66.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
34.1 mi into trip|~47m in|VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Turn right onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Navigation decision point
4
46.8 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|VT 125 / Vermont Route 125
Turn left onto VT 125 / Vermont Route 125
Navigation decision point
4
66.6 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|US 7 / North Pleasant Street
Enter roundabout onto US 7 / North Pleasant Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.12 one way
$26.24 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$14.44
$28.87
premium
$4.86
$15.61
$31.21
diesel
$5.61
$17.99
$35.99
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.5
0
$8.56
$3.91
Efficient EV
20.4
0
$7.13
$3.26
EV Truck/SUV
32.6
0
$11.41
$5.22
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Hartford, VT
Late night
in Hartford on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ferrisburgh, VT
Late night
in Ferrisburgh on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Lincoln, VT
41 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
13 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
2h 2m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that is heavily highway-focused, with 71% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. The experience begins with a consistent interstate flow, featuring a longest uninterrupted stretch of 18.2 miles on I-89. As you transition off the interstate and onto Vermont Route 125 and North Pleasant Street, the personality of the road shifts from a fast-paced transit to a more localized driving experience. You will find that the route balances the efficiency of major thoroughfares with the change of pace found on smaller regional roads. It is a functional drive that requires steady attention, moving you efficiently through the Vermont landscape.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 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 Vermont Route 125. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.1 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point.
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 Ferrisburgh, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Royalton along the way.
Royalton
20.9 mi in|~25m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 81.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 18.2 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.1 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ferrisburgh, VT before heading back.
