Origin
Hartland, VT
Afternoon in Hartland on Tuesday
Local time
1:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartland, VT to Hartford, 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
16m
Distance
9.9 mi
16 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartland, VT
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Hartford, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Hartland and Hartford, Vermont, this 9.9-mile jaunt is an ideal candidate for a short day trip. The journey takes approximately 16 minutes to complete, making it a highly efficient transit option within the Northeast region. You can expect to spend about $2 on fuel, keeping the overhead for this commute quite low. Because the trip is so brief, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or extensive logistical breaks. It serves as a straightforward, practical link between these two Vermont towns, perfect for travelers prioritizing speed and simplicity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 5 | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| North Hartland Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| V.A. Cutoff Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Christian Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 5
— 6.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartland, VT and Hartford, VT.
1
Start on US 5; VT 12
128 ft
·
7 sec
·
U.S. Route 5
2
Continue on US 5
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
U.S. Route 5
3
Continue on US 5
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Hartland Road
4
Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
V.A. Cutoff Road
5
Arrive at destination
Christian Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 8.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
8.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
V.A. Cutoff Road
Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.59 one way
$3.19 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.75 | $3.51 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.90 | $3.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Hartford, VT
Afternoon in Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
1:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m 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 leans heavily into a highway-focused profile, with 61% of your travel occurring on higher-speed roads. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating U.S. Route 5, which accounts for the longest single stretch of 6.1 miles. The route transitions through a mix of infrastructure, utilizing North Hartland Road and V.A. Cutoff Road to round out the experience. Expect a functional, direct feel behind the wheel rather than a winding backroad tour. The transitions between these roads are designed for efficiency, ensuring you reach your destination in Hartford without unnecessary complications.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on U.S. Route 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 5 and North Hartland Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near V.A. Cutoff Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hartland, VT to Hartford, VT is easy. At 16m with 61% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 8.6 miles (V.A. Cutoff Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 16m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on U.S. Route 5. 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 8.6 miles (V.A. Cutoff Road): 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 Hartford, 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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