The drive from Franklin, VT to Hartford, VT covers 132.5 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, Vermont Route 105, Sheldon Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 109.7 miles on I 89.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.2 miles from Franklin, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 26m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 44m. Total distance: 132.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 44m highway drive covering 132.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and Vermont Route 105. The longest continuous stretch is about 109.7 miles on I 89.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 109.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 105. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hanna Road.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 44m drive. You will face about 10 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 (Hanna Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Hanna Road
Turn left onto Hanna Road
Navigation decision point
5
18.8 mi into trip|~30m in
Take the ramp toward I 89
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 89
7
18.9 mi into trip|~30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 South: Burlington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 89 South: Burlington
5
129.1 mi into trip|~2h 39m 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
129.4 mi into trip|~2h 40m in|US 4 / Woodstock Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 4 / Woodstock Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
109.7 mi
2h 7m
Vermont Route 105
6.7 mi
9m
Sheldon Road
4.4 mi
6m
Woodstock Road
2.6 mi
3m
North Sheldon Road
2.6 mi
4m
Fisher Pond Road
1.8 mi
3m
Vermont Route 120
1.7 mi
3m
Main Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 109.7 mi, about 2h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, VT and Hartford, VT.
1
Start on this road
56 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto Hanna Road
171 ft·6 sec·Hanna Road
3
Turn right onto VT 120
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
4
Continue on VT 120
2.6 mi·4 min·North Sheldon Road
5
Continue on VT 120
1.7 mi·3 min·Vermont Route 120
6
Turn right onto VT 105
6.7 mi·9 min·Vermont Route 105
7
Continue on VT 105
4.4 mi·6 min·Sheldon Road
8
Continue on VT 104
1.8 mi·3 min·Fisher Pond Road
9
Continue on VT 104
0.6 mi·1 min·Fairfax Road
10
Take the ramp
266 ft·15 sec
Toward I 89Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward I 89 South: BurlingtonUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 89
110 mi·2 hr 7 min·I 89
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward US 4: Woodstock, Quechee
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 4
2.6 mi·3 min·Woodstock Road
15
Turn right onto TH 132
144 ft·11 sec·TH 132
16
Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road
0.4 mi·54 sec·V.A. Cutoff Road
17
Arrive at destination
Christian Street
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.2 miles from Franklin, VT, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.7 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 29 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.2 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 15m
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 Franklin, 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 Franklin, VT
This is one driving day of about 132.5 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Franklin, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 109.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.2 mi from Franklin, VT
· 1h 26m 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...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 127.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.33 one way
$42.66 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$23.47
$46.94
premium
$4.86
$25.37
$50.75
diesel
$5.61
$29.25
$58.51
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.8
0
$13.91
$6.36
Efficient EV
33.1
0
$11.59
$5.30
EV Truck/SUV
53
0
$18.55
$8.48
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Franklin, VT
Late night
in Franklin on Saturday
Local time
2:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hartford, VT
Late night
in Hartford on Saturday
Local time
2:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Williston, VT
66 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 44m 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 Franklin, VT to Hartford, VT covers 132.5 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Vermont Route 105, Sheldon Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.2 miles from Franklin, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.33 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 44m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hanna Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Franklin, VT to Hartford, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
