Trip from Ferrisburgh, VT to Hartford, VT

Drive Time

2h 3m

Distance

82.2 mi

132 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 54m ★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Ferrisburgh, VT, VT

Ferrisburgh, VT

Vladimir Srajber

Downtown Hartford, VT, VT

Hartford, VT

Andrea Davis

Trip Overview

If you are planning a transit between Ferrisburgh and Hartford, Vermont, expect a straightforward 82.2-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 3 minutes. This trip is ideally suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is manageable without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize I-89, Vermont Route 125, and the Ethan Allen Highway to navigate across the Northeast region. Budgeting approximately $13 for fuel should cover your travel costs for the duration of the trip. Since the drive is designed as a direct highway-focused route, it serves as a highly practical connection for those looking to move efficiently between these two points in the state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

41.1 miles from Ferrisburgh, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a drive that prioritizes efficiency, with 71% of your journey spent on highways. You will experience a blend of local routes and interstate travel, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 18.3 miles on I-89. The personality of this route shifts from the Ethan Allen Highway and Vermont Route 125 onto the more controlled pace of the interstate. While it is not a technical or winding mountain pass, the transition between these road types keeps the experience varied. You will spend most of your time behind the wheel maintaining a consistent highway speed, making this a predictable and reliable transit corridor.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 125. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 14.9 miles in near US 7.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 3m 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 14.9 miles (US 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 34.7 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point; at 47.5 miles (VT 107 / Vermont Route 107): 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
14.9 mi into trip | ~19m in | US 7

Enter roundabout onto US 7 toward VT 125

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward VT 125
5
34.7 mi into trip | ~53m in | VT 100 / Vermont Route 100

At end of road, turn right onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100

Navigation decision point

5
47.5 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | VT 107 / Vermont Route 107

At end of road, turn left onto VT 107 / Vermont Route 107

Navigation decision point

4
60.1 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in

Turn left toward I 89 South

Navigation decision point

Toward I 89 South
5
78.7 mi into trip | ~1h 57m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 89 18.3 mi 21m
Vermont Route 125 13 mi 20m
Ethan Allen Highway 11.7 mi 15m
Vermont Route 107 8.4 mi 13m
Vermont Route 100 South 7 mi 11m
Vermont Route 100 5 mi 8m
US 7 3.8 mi 7m
River Street 3.4 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 89 — 18.3 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ferrisburgh, VT and Hartford, VT.

1

Start on US 7

1.6 mi · 2 min · Ethan Allen Highway
2

Continue on US 7

3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7
3

Continue on US 7

10 mi · 13 min · Ethan Allen Highway
4

Enter roundabout onto US 7

348 ft · 16 sec · US 7
Toward VT 125
5

Continue on US 7

3.7 mi · 7 min · US 7
Toward VT 125
6

Turn left onto VT 125

3.1 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
7

Continue on VT 125

13 mi · 20 min · Vermont Route 125
8

At end of road, turn right onto VT 100

4.0 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 100
9

Continue on VT 100

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
10

Continue on VT 100

7.0 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 100 South
11

Continue on VT 100

1.0 mi · 1 min · Vermont Route 100
12

At end of road, turn left onto VT 107

6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107
13

Continue on VT 107

3.4 mi · 5 min · River Street
14

Turn right onto VT 107

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
15

Continue on VT 107

1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107
16

Turn left

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 89 South
17

Merge onto I 89

18 mi · 21 min · I 89
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward US 4: Woodstock, Quechee
19

At end of road, turn right onto US 4

2.6 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Road
20

Turn right onto TH 132

144 ft · 11 sec · TH 132
21

Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road

0.4 mi · 54 sec · V.A. Cutoff Road
22

Arrive at destination

Christian Street

Trip Plan

Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. You won't need to plan for forced stops given the quick two-hour duration, though it is wise to ensure your tank is ready for the $13 fuel investment before you head out. Since you are spending a significant portion of your time on I-89, keep an eye on traffic patterns during peak hours to maintain your estimated arrival time. Use the initial stretch on the Ethan Allen Highway and Vermont Route 125 to get comfortable before merging onto the interstate for the bulk of the mileage. Taking advantage of the lack of required stops allows you to reach Hartford without unnecessary delays.

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 41.1 miles from Ferrisburgh, VT, or about 1h 5m 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 80 miles or 1h 59m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41.1 miles or 1h 5m 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 47m

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 Ferrisburgh, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Ferrisburgh, VT

This is one driving day of about 82.2 miles and 2h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ferrisburgh, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
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 41.1 mi from Ferrisburgh, VT · 1h 5m into the drive

Downtown Peru, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Peru, NY

41 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rome, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.1 miles from Ferrisburgh, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hartford, VT

The final approach into Hartford, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hartford, VT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.16 one way

$26.32 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $14.42 $28.85
premium $4.83 $15.62 $31.25
diesel $5.64 $18.26 $36.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.7 0 $8.63 $3.95
Efficient EV 20.6 0 $7.19 $3.29
EV Truck/SUV 32.9 0 $11.51 $5.26

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Ferrisburgh, VT

Late night in Ferrisburgh on Monday

Local time

12:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hartford, VT

Late night in Hartford on Monday

Local time

12:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Peru, NY

41 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

2 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

2h 3m 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 Ferrisburgh, VT to Hartford, VT covers 82.2 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Vermont Route 125, Ethan Allen Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.1 miles from Ferrisburgh, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.16 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 2h 3m 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 14.9 miles (US 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 34.7 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point; at 47.5 miles (VT 107 / Vermont Route 107): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ferrisburgh, VT to Hartford, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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