Origin
Hartford, VT
Late night in Hartford on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, VT to Westminster, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
47.1 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
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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Westminster, VT
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Trip Overview
Connecting Hartford to Westminster, this 47.1-mile journey is a straightforward trek across Vermont. You can expect to spend about 57 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $8, it remains an economical way to travel through the Northeast. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, ensuring a consistent pace for your commute. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick getaway, the brevity of this drive offers plenty of scheduling flexibility. You will find that this trip is best approached as a simple, direct transit between two points in the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 41.5 mi | 48m |
| U.S. Route 5 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Woodstock Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Westminster Street | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| V.A. Cutoff Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| TH 132 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| School Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 41.5 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, VT and Westminster, 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
42 mi
·
48 min
·
I 91
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 5
Toward Westminster, Walpole New Hampshire
11
Turn left onto Westminster Street
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
Westminster Street
12
At end of road, turn right onto US 5
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
U.S. Route 5
13
Continue on US 5
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
U.S. Route 5
14
Turn sharp right onto School Street
71 ft
·
3 sec
·
School Street
15
Arrive at destination
School Street
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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.5 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 47.1 — 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
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
43.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward Westminster, Walpole New Hampshire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5
Toward Westminster, Walpole New Hampshire
5
47.1 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
School Street
Turn sharp right onto School Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.58 one way
$15.16 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.34 | $16.69 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.02 | $18.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (63% 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
Westminster, VT
Late night in Westminster on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Claremont, NH
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
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
57m 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 93% of your travel occurring on high-speed roads. You will spend the vast majority of your time—specifically 41.5 miles—cruising along I-91, which serves as the backbone of your journey. While the drive begins with transitions via Woodstock Road, you will quickly merge onto the interstate for the bulk of the trip. Expect a consistent, efficient experience rather than a winding backroads adventure. As you navigate the I-91 corridor, the driving conditions remain stable and predictable, allowing you to maintain a steady pace until you reach your destination in Westminster.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.5 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and U.S. Route 5. 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 57m drive. You will face about 10 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 2 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 Westminster, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Walpole New Hampshire along the way.
Walpole New Hampshire
43.8 mi in
|
~52m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 47.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.5 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 2 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 Westminster, 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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