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Trip from Hubbard Corner, VT to Richford, VT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

50m

Distance

33.7 mi

54 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m

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

Downtown Hubbard Corner, VT, VT

Hubbard Corner, VT

Matt Barnard

Downtown Richford, VT, VT

Richford, VT

Andrea Davis

Trip Overview

This 33.7-mile drive from Hubbard Corner, VT, to Richford, VT, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 50 minutes to complete. Primarily following Vermont Route 105, Sheldon Road, and Sampsonville Road, this route offers a mixed driving experience. With a fuel cost estimated at $5, it's a budget-friendly excursion. The journey is entirely within Vermont's Northeast region, providing a straightforward connection between two points in the state. Given its short duration and minimal stops, it's ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger New England adventure.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Vermont Route 105 11.1 mi 16m
Sheldon Road 5.6 mi 8m
Sampsonville Road 3.7 mi 5m
South Main Street 3.1 mi 4m
Vermont Route 105 East 3.1 mi 4m
Ethan Allen Highway 2.8 mi 4m
Saint Albans Road 1.9 mi 2m
Georgia Road 0.7 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Vermont Route 105 — 11.1 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hubbard Corner, VT and Richford, VT.

1

Start on Robert Newton Road

94 ft · 6 sec · Robert Newton Road
2

Turn right onto US 7

2.8 mi · 4 min · Ethan Allen Highway
3

Continue on US 7

0.7 mi · 59 sec · Georgia Road
4

Continue on US 7

2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
5

Continue on US 7

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Swanton Road
6

Turn right onto VT 105

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Seymour Road
7

Continue on VT 105

1.2 mi · 1 min · Sheldon Road
8

At end of road, turn left onto VT 105

4.4 mi · 6 min · Sheldon Road
9

Continue on VT 105

11 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 105
10

Continue on VT 105

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pearl Street
11

At end of road, turn left onto VT 105; VT 108

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Main Street
12

Turn slight right onto VT 105

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Elm Street
13

Continue on VT 105

3.7 mi · 5 min · Sampsonville Road
14

Continue on VT 105

3.1 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 105 East
15

Continue on VT 105

1.9 mi · 2 min · Saint Albans Road
16

Continue on VT 105

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
17

At end of road, turn right onto VT 139

142 ft · 2 sec · River Street
18

Arrive at destination

VT 139

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Sheldon, VT, VT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sheldon, VT

17 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

Montgomery, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sheldon, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Hubbard Corner, 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 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 7 / Ethan Allen Highway

Turn right onto US 7 / Ethan Allen Highway

Navigation decision point

5
5.9 mi into trip | ~9m in | VT 105 / Seymour Road

Turn right onto VT 105 / Seymour Road

Navigation decision point

4
7.3 mi into trip | ~11m in | VT 105 / Sheldon Road

At end of road, turn left onto VT 105 / Sheldon Road

Navigation decision point

4
23.4 mi into trip | ~35m in | VT 105; VT 108 / Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto VT 105; VT 108 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
33.7 mi into trip | ~50m in | VT 139 / River Street

At end of road, turn right onto VT 139 / River Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.43 one way

$10.85 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $5.97 $11.94
premium $4.86 $6.45 $12.91
diesel $5.61 $7.44 $14.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.1 0 $3.54 $1.62
Efficient EV 8.4 0 $2.95 $1.35
EV Truck/SUV 13.5 0 $4.72 $2.16

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Hubbard Corner, VT

Late night in Hubbard Corner on Tuesday

Local time

5:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Richford, VT

Late night in Richford on Tuesday

Local time

5:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

42°F

Sheldon, VT

17 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

22 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

50m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 42% of the journey on highway sections. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.1 miles along Vermont Route 105, offering a consistent pace. As you transition between Vermont Route 105, Sheldon Road, and Sampsonville Road, the character of the drive will evolve, likely shifting between more open highway and potentially more winding or localized roads. This variation keeps the driving experience engaging without being overly demanding.

42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on Vermont Route 105.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 7 / Ethan Allen Highway.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Hubbard Corner, VT to Richford, VT is easy. At 50m with 42% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 7 / Ethan Allen Highway): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (VT 105 / Seymour Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (VT 105 / Sheldon Road): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 33.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.1 miles on Vermont Route 105. 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: near the start (US 7 / Ethan Allen Highway): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (VT 105 / Seymour Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (VT 105 / Sheldon Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Richford, 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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