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Trip from Hartford, VT to Guilford, 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 20m

Distance

66.5 mi

107 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 14m ★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Hartford, VT

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town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Guilford, VT

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Hartford to Guilford, Vermont, covers 66.5 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes of drive time. Because this is a relatively short trip, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You will spend roughly $11 on fuel for the journey, making it a cost-effective way to traverse the state. The path primarily utilizes I-91, which keeps your transit time efficient as you move through the Northeast region. It is a straightforward, functional route that gets you from point A to point B with minimal fuss. If you are looking for a reliable, no-nonsense commute across Vermont, this connection is an ideal choice.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 91 62.7 mi 1h 12m
Woodstock Road 0.8 mi 1m
Canal Street 0.8 mi 1m
North Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
Coolidge Highway 0.5 mi 1m
V.A. Cutoff Road 0.4 mi <1m
Guilford Center Road <0.1 mi <1m
TH 132 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 91 — 62.7 mi, about 1h 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, VT and Guilford, 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 · 8 sec · TH 132
4

Turn right onto US 4

0.8 mi · 1 min · Woodstock Road
5

Turn right onto US 5

0.5 mi · 42 sec · North Main Street
6

Enter roundabout onto US 5

68 ft · 1 sec · North Main Street
7

Continue on US 5

0.2 mi · 26 sec · North Main Street
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
9

Merge onto I 91

63 mi · 1 hr 12 min · I 91
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 42 sec
Toward US 5: Brattleboro, Guilford
11

Turn right onto US 5

0.8 mi · 1 min · Canal Street
12

Continue on US 5

0.5 mi · 1 min · Coolidge Highway
13

Turn right onto Guilford Center Road

175 ft · 4 sec · Guilford Center Road
14

Arrive at destination

Guilford Center Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Vermont, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockingham, VT

33 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

Hartland, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockingham, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Hartford, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 91 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.7 miles.

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 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 64.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 4 / Woodstock Road

Turn right onto US 4 / Woodstock Road

Navigation decision point

4
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 5 / North Main Street

Turn right onto US 5 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 5 / North Main Street

Enter roundabout onto US 5 / North Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
2 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5
64.9 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Take the exit toward US 5: Brattleboro, Guilford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 5: Brattleboro, Guilford

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.71 one way

$21.41 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $11.78 $23.56
premium $4.86 $12.73 $25.47
diesel $5.61 $14.68 $29.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 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 0 $6.98 $3.19
Efficient EV 16.6 0 $5.82 $2.66
EV Truck/SUV 26.6 0 $9.31 $4.26

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hartford, VT

Late night in Hartford on Sunday

Local time

12:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Guilford, VT

Late night in Guilford on Sunday

Local time

12:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

34°F

Rockingham, VT

33 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

17 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 20m 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 highway-focused experience, as 94% of this 66.5-mile journey is spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your time—specifically 62.7 miles—on the uninterrupted stretch of I-91. While the trip begins and ends with short transitions onto local roads like Woodstock Road and Canal Street, the bulk of your steering will be on the interstate. This makes for a predictable, high-speed drive that lacks the technical turns of backroads. You can anticipate a consistent rhythm behind the wheel, allowing you to cover the distance quickly while maintaining a steady pace throughout the entire duration.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.7 mi on I 91.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Woodstock Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 4 / Woodstock Road.

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 1h 20m 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 0.4 miles (US 4 / Woodstock Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 5 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 5 / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 66.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 62.7 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 0.4 miles (US 4 / Woodstock Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 5 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 5 / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

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 Guilford, 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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