Origin
Worcester, VT
Morning in Worcester on Tuesday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Worcester, 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 22m
Distance
63.3 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Worcester, VT
Ollie Craig
Hartford, VT
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Trip Overview
Worcester, VT to Hartford, VT is 63.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via I 89 and Vermont Route 12, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip through Vermont's Northeast region. Most of the journey is on the interstate, making it a quick connection between these two points. Given the short duration and minimal fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a day trip if you're exploring the surrounding areas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 49.2 mi | 56m |
| Vermont Route 12 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Elm Streetc | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Woodstock Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Worcester Village Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Memorial Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| V.A. Cutoff Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 49.2 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester, VT and Hartford, VT.
1
Start on VT 12
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
Elmore Road
2
Continue on VT 12
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Worcester Village Road
3
Continue on VT 12
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 12
4
Continue on VT 12
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Elm Streetc
5
Turn left onto VT 12
412 ft
·
8 sec
·
Spring Street
6
Enter roundabout onto VT 12
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on VT 12
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Main Street
8
Turn right onto US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge onto I 89
49 mi
·
56 min
·
I 89
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 4: Woodstock, Quechee
12
At end of road, turn right onto US 4
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodstock Road
13
Turn right onto TH 132
144 ft
·
11 sec
·
TH 132
14
Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
V.A. Cutoff Road
15
Arrive at destination
Christian Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Worcester, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 8.5 and 60.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
VT 12 / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto VT 12 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 2 / Memorial Drive
Turn right onto US 2 / Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
59.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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
60.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
US 4 / Woodstock Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 4 / Woodstock Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.19 one way
$20.38 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.21 | $22.42 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.98 | $27.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Brookfield, VT
32 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
27 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 22m 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 predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 83% of the route utilizing high-speed roads like I 89. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch on I 89, covering 49.2 miles. The transition to Vermont Route 12 and Elm Street brings a shift from the interstate's efficiency to more local road conditions. Expect a generally smooth and direct drive for the majority of the trip, allowing for consistent speed.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.2 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 12. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.5 miles in near VT 12 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (VT 12 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9 miles (US 2 / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Worcester, VT to Hartford, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Quechee along the way.
Quechee
59.9 mi in
|
~1h 16m
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 22m. Total distance: 63.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.2 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 8.5 miles (VT 12 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9 miles (US 2 / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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