Origin
Hartford, VT
Late night in Hartford on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, VT to Lyndon, 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
66.9 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 13m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 31m
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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Lyndon, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a direct trip through Vermont, the 66.9-mile journey from Hartford to Lyndon is a straightforward trek that typically takes about 1 hour and 19 minutes. Because the route is compact and efficient, it works perfectly as a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $11 on fuel for the one-way transit, making it a budget-friendly option for travelers. The drive stays entirely within the Northeast region, keeping you firmly in the Green Mountain State. Since there are no required stops along the way, you have total flexibility in your schedule. It is an ideal path for those who prioritize speed and reliability over wandering local backroads.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 64.6 mi | 1h 14m |
| Christian Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bugbee Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Memorial Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| York Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 64.6 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, VT and Lyndon, 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
65 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
I 91
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 23
Toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke
6
Turn left onto US 5
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Memorial Drive
7
Turn right onto York Street
53 ft
·
2 sec
·
York Street
8
Arrive at destination
York Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
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.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 91 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.6 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 66.6 — 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
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
66.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 23
Toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke
4
66.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
US 5 / Memorial Drive
Turn left onto US 5 / Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.77 one way
$21.54 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.85 | $23.70 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.81 | $25.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.77 | $29.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 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 | $7.02 | $3.21 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.37 | $4.28 |
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
Lyndon, VT
Late night in Lyndon on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Newbury, 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
16 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?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 96% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your journey, specifically 64.6 miles, cruising along I-91. The experience is primarily an interstate commute, offering a consistent and fast-paced environment for the driver. While you will briefly navigate Christian Street and Bugbee Street at the start of your trip, the transition to the highway is quick. Expect a predictable, high-speed flow that allows you to cover the distance efficiently without the technical demands of winding rural roads.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.6 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Christian Street. 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
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hartford, VT to Lyndon, VT is easy. At 1h 19m with 96% 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 1.7 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
911 ft
392 ft
Total Climb
1,026 ft
Total Descent
673 ft
Highest Point
911 ft
~38.3 mi in
Elevation Range
518 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 66.9 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 (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 64.6 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 1.7 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lyndon, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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