Origin
Hartford, VT
Afternoon in Hartford on Saturday
Local time
2:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, VT to Bridport, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
75.1 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartford, VT
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Bridport, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hartford, VT to Bridport, VT covers 75.1 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vermont Route 125, I 89, Vermont Route 107 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.2 miles on Vermont Route 125. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.09 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.
Midpoint
37.6 miles from Hartford, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 125 | 20.2 mi | 31m |
| I 89 | 18.2 mi | 21m |
| Vermont Route 107 | 8.6 mi | 13m |
| Vermont Route 100 | 8 mi | 12m |
| Vermont Route 100 North | 4 mi | 6m |
| River Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 3 mi | 6m |
| U.S. Route 7 South | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 125
— 20.2 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, VT and Bridport, VT.
1
Start on Christian Street
42 ft
·
3 sec
·
Christian Street
2
Continue on V.A. Cutoff Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
V.A. Cutoff Road
3
Turn right onto TH 132
144 ft
·
10 sec
·
TH 132
4
Turn left onto US 4
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodstock Road
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
6
Merge onto I 89
18 mi
·
21 min
·
I 89
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 3
Toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
8
Turn right onto VT 107
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 107
9
Continue on VT 107
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
10
Turn slight left onto VT 107
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
River Street
11
Continue on VT 107
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Vermont Route 107
12
Turn right onto VT 100
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 100
13
Continue on VT 100
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Vermont Route 100
14
Continue on VT 100
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
15
Continue on VT 100
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 100 North
16
Turn left onto VT 125
13 mi
·
20 min
·
Vermont Route 125
17
Continue on VT 125
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
East Main Street
18
Turn right onto US 7; VT 125
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
U.S. Route 7 South
19
Continue on US 7; VT 125
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Court Street
20
Turn left onto VT 125
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Cross Street
21
Enter roundabout onto VT 30; VT 125
154 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
22
Continue on VT 30; VT 125
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
23
Turn slight right onto VT 125
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
College Street
24
Continue on VT 125
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Vermont Route 125
25
At end of road, turn left onto VT 22A
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Vermont Route 22A
26
Arrive at destination
VT 22A
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.6 miles from Hartford, VT, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.2 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 17 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.6 miles or 53m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridport, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hartford, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hartford, VT
This is one driving day of about 75.1 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Hartford, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Vermont Route 125 for about 20.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.6 miles from Hartford, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 66.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
20.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3
Toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
4
34.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Turn right onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Navigation decision point
4
46.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
VT 125 / Vermont Route 125
Turn left onto VT 125 / Vermont Route 125
Navigation decision point
5
66.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
|
VT 30; VT 125 / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto VT 30; VT 125 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.09 one way
$24.18 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $13.30 | $26.60 |
| premium | $4.86 | $14.38 | $28.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.58 | $33.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.89 | $3.60 |
| Efficient EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30 | 0 | $10.51 | $4.81 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Bridport, VT
Afternoon in Bridport on Saturday
Local time
2:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Bethel, VT
38 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
6 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 56m 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?
75.1 mi in 1h 56m, mostly highway — 20.2 mi of that is on Vermont Route 125.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.2 mi on Vermont Route 125.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 125 and I 89. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
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 1h 56m 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 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.1 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point.
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 Hartford, VT to Bridport, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Royalton along the way.
Royalton
20.9 mi in
|
~25m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 75.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.2 miles on Vermont Route 125. 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 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.1 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bridport, VT before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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