Origin
Hartford, VT
Late night in Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, VT to Washington, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
47.9 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
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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Washington, VT
Townsend Walton
Trip Overview
Embarking on this 47.9-mile journey from Hartford, VT, to Washington, VT, will take you approximately 1 hour and 12 minutes. Designed as a single-day adventure, this route is perfect for a quick getaway within Vermont's Northeast region. You'll navigate primarily on local roads and I-91 North before transitioning to VT-25. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $8, this drive is an economical option for exploring the local landscape. Its turn-heavy nature suggests a more engaged driving experience rather than a passive cruise.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 25 mi | 28m |
| Vermont Route 25 | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Waits River Road | 6 mi | 9m |
| East Orange Road | 5.9 mi | 14m |
| West Corinth Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Christian Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bugbee Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Vermont Route 110 | <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 Washington, 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
·
47 sec
Exit 16
Toward VT 25: Bradford, Barre
6
Turn left onto VT 25
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Waits River Road
7
Continue on VT 25
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Vermont Route 25
8
Turn slight left onto East Orange Road
5.9 mi
·
14 min
·
East Orange Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto West Corinth Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Corinth Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto VT 110
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Vermont Route 110
11
Arrive at destination
VT 110
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24 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 47.9 — 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
46 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
West Corinth Road
At end of road, turn right onto West Corinth Road
Navigation decision point
5
47.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
VT 110 / Vermont Route 110
At end of road, turn left onto VT 110 / Vermont Route 110
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.71 one way
$15.42 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.48 | $16.97 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.17 | $18.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.58 | $21.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Washington, VT
Late night in Washington on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Bradford, VT
24 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
3 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 12m 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 characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than settling into long, straight stretches. With 0% highway share, expect continuous engagement with local roads like Bugbee Street and VT-25. The absence of long highway segments means the entire 47.9 miles will likely feel like a series of interconnected local routes, offering a consistent pace throughout the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not applicable due to the nature of the route.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 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?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Vermont Route 25. 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 Washington, VT is easy. At 1h 12m with 67% 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 26.7 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 Washington, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Barre along the way.
Barre
26.7 mi in
|
~32m
About the Cities
Starting in Hartford, VT
Full guide →White River Junction is a village on the Connecticut River in eastern Vermont. It is in the town of Hartford.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 47.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). 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 Washington, 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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