Origin
Lyndonville, VT
Afternoon in Lyndonville on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lyndonville, VT to Hartford, 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 21m
Distance
68.2 mi
110 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 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lyndonville, VT
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Hartford, VT
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Trip Overview
Lyndonville, VT to Hartford, VT is 68.2 miles and takes about 1h 21m via I 91, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brief duration and mostly highway profile, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a segment of a larger New England adventure. You'll find it straightforward, with minimal time commitment and a predictable drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 65 mi | 1h 15m |
| Christian Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Broad Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Memorial Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bugbee Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 65 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyndonville, VT and Hartford, VT.
1
Start on VT 122 ALT
73 ft
·
3 sec
·
Center Street
2
Turn right onto US 5
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
3
Continue on US 5
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Memorial Drive
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 91
5
Merge onto I 91
65 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
I 91
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 12
Toward Wilder, White River Junction
7
Turn right onto Bugbee Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bugbee Street
8
Turn sharp left onto Christian Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Christian Street
9
Arrive at destination
Christian Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 34.1 miles from Lyndonville, 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 65 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 0 and 67.2 — 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 5 / Broad Street
Turn right onto US 5 / Broad Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 91
Navigation decision point
Toward I 91
3
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
66.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward Wilder, White River Junction
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 12
Toward Wilder, White River Junction
5
67.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
Christian Street
Turn sharp left onto Christian Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.98 one way
$21.96 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $12.08 | $24.16 |
| premium | $4.86 | $13.06 | $26.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.06 | $30.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.16 | $3.27 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.97 | $2.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.55 | $4.36 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
16 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
1h 21m 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 almost entirely on I 91, with 95% of the trip on this highway. You'll experience a longest stretch of 65 miles on I 91, meaning most of your time will be spent cruising at highway speeds. The transition to surface roads like Christian Street and Broad Street occurs near the end of your drive, marking the final approach into Hartford. Expect minimal slowdowns until you reach the outskirts of your destination.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65 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 early in the drive near US 5 / Broad Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lyndonville, VT to Hartford, VT is easy. At 1h 21m with 95% 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 5 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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 1h 21m. Total distance: 68.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 65 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: near the start (US 5 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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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