Origin
Woodstock, VT
Morning in Woodstock on Tuesday
Local time
9:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodstock, 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
25m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodstock, VT
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Hartford, VT
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Trip Overview
Woodstock, VT to Hartford, VT is 13.2 miles and takes about 25m via Woodstock Road and U.S. Route 4, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within Vermont. It's primarily a surface road drive, making it a relaxed option for a quick transit. Given the minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for those looking to connect two points without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Woodstock Road | 11.3 mi | 19m |
| U.S. Route 4 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| V.A. Cutoff Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Central Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| The Green | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| TH 132 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Woodstock Road
— 11.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodstock, VT and Hartford, VT.
1
Start on this road
165 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Court Street
264 ft
·
12 sec
·
Court Street
3
Turn right onto US 4
379 ft
·
12 sec
·
The Green
4
Turn slight right onto US 4; VT 12
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Central Street
5
Continue on US 4; VT 12
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
6
Turn left onto US 4; VT 12
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Woodstock Road
7
Continue on US 4
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 4
8
Continue on US 4
8.5 mi
·
14 min
·
Woodstock Road
9
Turn right onto TH 132
144 ft
·
11 sec
·
TH 132
10
Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
V.A. Cutoff Road
11
Arrive at destination
Christian Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Court Street
Turn right onto Court Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 4 / The Green
Turn right onto US 4 / The Green
Navigation decision point
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 4; VT 12 / Woodstock Road
Turn left onto US 4; VT 12 / Woodstock Road
Navigation decision point
3
12.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
TH 132
Turn right onto TH 132
Navigation decision point
3
12.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
V.A. Cutoff Road
Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.12 one way
$4.25 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
9:51 AM
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
25m 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 route is mostly surface roads, with highway driving accounting for about 6% of the total mileage. You'll encounter a long stretch of 11.3 miles on Woodstock Road before transitioning. Expect a more rural cruising experience rather than high-speed highway travel. The road surface changes will be apparent as you move between different types of thoroughfares.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on Woodstock Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Court Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 4 / The Green): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 4; VT 12 / Woodstock 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 25m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.3 miles on Woodstock Road. 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 (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 4 / The Green): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 4; VT 12 / Woodstock 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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