Origin
Middlesex, VT
Late night in Middlesex on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middlesex, 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
1h 10m
Distance
58.9 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middlesex, VT
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Hartford, VT
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Trip Overview
Middlesex, VT to Hartford, VT is 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 10m via I 89 and U.S. Route 2, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a quick trip primarily on interstate highways, making it a straightforward transit. You'll find this route efficient for getting from point A to point B without significant detours. Consider this a simple hop rather than an extensive exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 54.7 mi | 1h 3m |
| Woodstock Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| V.A. Cutoff Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Center Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| TH 132 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Christian Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 54.7 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middlesex, VT and Hartford, VT.
1
Start on US 2
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
2
Turn slight right
145 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn straight onto Center Road
241 ft
·
5 sec
·
Center Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
5
Merge onto I 89
55 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 89
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 4: Woodstock, Quechee
7
At end of road, turn right onto US 4
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodstock Road
8
Turn right onto TH 132
144 ft
·
11 sec
·
TH 132
9
Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
V.A. Cutoff Road
10
Arrive at destination
Christian Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Middlesex, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 58.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
55.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward US 4: Woodstock, Quechee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 4: Woodstock, Quechee
4
55.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
US 4 / Woodstock Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 4 / Woodstock Road
Navigation decision point
3
58.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
TH 132
Turn right onto TH 132
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.48 one way
$18.96 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.43 | $20.87 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.28 | $22.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.00 | $26.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Late night in Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Rain Showers Likely
S 7 to 10 mph
69% chance
Live forecast
58°F
Bethel, VT
29 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
20 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 10m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is mostly highway, with 94% of the 58.9 miles on interstates. You'll experience a long stretch of 54.7 miles on I 89, offering consistent cruising. The remainder of the route transitions to surface roads like Woodstock Road and U.S. Route 2. Expect to notice fewer exits and more open driving for the majority of your time on the road.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.7 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Woodstock Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Middlesex, VT to Hartford, VT is easy. At 1h 10m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 55.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,505 ft
392 ft
Total Climb
1,136 ft
Total Descent
1,270 ft
Highest Point
1,505 ft
~16.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,113 ft
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 Middlesex, VT to Hartford, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Quechee along the way.
Quechee
55.4 mi in
|
~1h 4m
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 10m. Total distance: 58.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.7 miles on I 89. 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 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 55.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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