Brandon, VT to Hartford, VT is 59.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 30 minutes via I 89 and Vermont Route 107, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Vermont, moving you from one point in the Northeast region to another. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed. You can expect a mixed driving experience, so be prepared for varying road conditions and speeds.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
29.7 miles from Brandon, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 59.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed drive, with 58% of your journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I 89, including a longest uninterrupted segment of 18.3 miles, offering a chance to make good time. The route also incorporates local roads like Brandon Mountain Road and Vermont Route 107, which will likely present a different driving pace. Expect the character of the road to shift as you transition between these highway and byway sections.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near VT 73 / Park Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 30m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (VT 73 / Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (VT 73 / Marble Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (VT 73 / Brandon Mountain Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|VT 73 / Park Street
At end of road, turn left onto VT 73 / Park Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|VT 73 / Marble Street
Turn left onto VT 73 / Marble Street
Navigation decision point
4
13.2 mi into trip|~23m in|VT 73 / Brandon Mountain Road
At end of road, turn right onto VT 73 / Brandon Mountain Road
Navigation decision point
5
24.7 mi into trip|~42m in|VT 107 / Vermont Route 107
At end of road, turn left onto VT 107 / Vermont Route 107
Navigation decision point
5
56 mi into trip|~1h 24m 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
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 Brandon, VT to Hartford, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Quechee along the way.
Quechee
56 mi in|~1h 24m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
18.3 mi
21m
Brandon Mountain Road
9 mi
15m
Vermont Route 107
8.4 mi
13m
Vermont Route 100 South
6.7 mi
10m
Forest Dale Road
3.8 mi
6m
Gap Road
3.6 mi
6m
River Street
3.4 mi
5m
Woodstock Road
2.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 18.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon, VT and Hartford, VT.
1
Start on Park Street
446 ft·22 sec·Park Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto VT 73
0.3 mi·38 sec·Park Street
3
Turn left onto VT 73
0.3 mi·27 sec·Marble Street
4
Continue on VT 73
3.8 mi·6 min·Forest Dale Road
5
Continue on VT 73
3.6 mi·6 min·Gap Road
6
Continue on VT 73
5.1 mi·8 min·Brandon Mountain Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto VT 73
3.9 mi·6 min·Brandon Mountain Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto VT 100
6.7 mi·10 min·Vermont Route 100 South
9
Continue on VT 100
1.0 mi·1 min·Vermont Route 100
10
At end of road, turn left onto VT 107
6.7 mi·10 min·Vermont Route 107
11
Continue on VT 107
3.4 mi·5 min·River Street
12
Turn right onto VT 107
0.9 mi·1 min·South Main Street
13
Continue on VT 107
1.7 mi·3 min·Vermont Route 107
14
Turn left
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 89 South
15
Merge onto I 89
18 mi·21 min·I 89
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward US 4: Woodstock, Quechee
17
At end of road, turn right onto US 4
2.6 mi·3 min·Woodstock Road
18
Turn right onto TH 132
144 ft·11 sec·TH 132
19
Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road
0.4 mi·54 sec·V.A. Cutoff Road
20
Arrive at destination
Christian Street
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour 30 minute duration, this is a perfect same-day trip, so you have flexibility with your departure time. There are no indicated stops, but with a drive under two hours, you likely won't need extensive breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is low, but it's always wise to know where the next service station is, especially when transitioning from interstate to state routes. A good tip is to fill up before you leave Brandon to ensure you have plenty of gas for the entire 59.4-mile journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 29.7 miles from Brandon, VT, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 13 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.7 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hartford, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brandon, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brandon, VT
This is one driving day of about 59.4 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Brandon, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 18.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.7 mi from Brandon, VT
· 49m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 55.3
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17.8
0
$6.24
$2.85
Efficient EV
14.9
0
$5.20
$2.38
EV Truck/SUV
23.8
0
$8.32
$3.80
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Brandon, VT
Morning
in Brandon on Saturday
Local time
8:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hartford, VT
Morning
in Hartford on Saturday
Local time
8:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Bethel, VT
30 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
15 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 30m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brandon, VT to Hartford, VT covers 59.4 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Brandon Mountain Road, Vermont Route 107. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.7 miles from Brandon, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 30m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (VT 73 / Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (VT 73 / Marble Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (VT 73 / Brandon Mountain Road): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Brandon, VT to Hartford, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Quechee along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
