Origin
Washington, VT
Late night in Washington on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Washington, 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 12m
Distance
47.8 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washington, VT
Townsend Walton
Hartford, VT
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Trip Overview
This 47.8-mile drive from Washington, VT to Hartford, VT takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily travel on Route 110, West Corinth Road, and East Orange Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $8, and it's a straightforward trip through the Northeast region of Vermont. Given its short duration and the absence of major stops, you can easily complete this route in a single day without needing an overnight stay. It's a convenient option for local travel within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 25.2 mi | 29m |
| Vermont Route 25 | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| East Orange Road | 5.9 mi | 14m |
| Waits River Road | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| West Corinth Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Christian Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bugbee Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Vermont Route 110 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 25.2 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington, VT and Hartford, VT.
1
Start on VT 110
121 ft
·
6 sec
·
Vermont Route 110
2
Turn right onto West Corinth Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Corinth Road
3
Turn left onto East Orange Road
5.9 mi
·
14 min
·
East Orange Road
4
Turn straight onto VT 25
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Vermont Route 25
5
Continue on VT 25
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Waits River Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 91 South: Fairlee, White River Junction
7
Merge onto I 91
25 mi
·
29 min
·
I 91
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 12
Toward Wilder, White River Junction
9
Turn right onto Bugbee Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bugbee Street
10
Turn sharp left onto Christian Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Christian Street
11
Arrive at destination
Christian 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Washington, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 46.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Corinth Road
Turn right onto West Corinth Road
Navigation decision point
3
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
East Orange Road
Turn left onto East Orange Road
Navigation decision point
5
20.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the ramp toward I 91 South: Fairlee, White River Junction
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 91 South: Fairlee, White River Junctio...
6
46.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
46.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
Christian Street
Turn sharp left onto Christian Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.70 one way
$15.39 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.47 | $16.93 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.15 | $18.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
5:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Bradford, VT
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
3 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 12m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this entire 47.8-mile journey, as the highway share is 0%. There are no particularly long uninterrupted stretches, so you'll be navigating a series of turns and changes in direction frequently. This route is characterized by its local road nature, offering a more intimate feel of the Vermont landscape as you pass through. The absence of highway driving means a more relaxed pace, allowing you to appreciate the immediate surroundings without the rush of high-speed travel.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.2 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Vermont Route 25. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Corinth Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Washington, VT to Hartford, VT is easy. At 1h 12m with 68% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Corinth Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (East Orange Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Washington, VT to Hartford, VT, road signs begin pointing toward White River Junction along the way.
White River Junction
20.7 mi in
|
~39m
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 12m. Total distance: 47.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.2 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 (West Corinth Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (East Orange Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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