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Trip from Hartford, VT to Lyndonville, VT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 20m

Distance

67.9 mi

109 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 15m ★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m

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

town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Hartford, VT

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village in Vermont, United States

Lyndonville, VT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hartford, VT to Lyndonville, VT covers 67.9 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 91, Christian Street, Broad Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.6 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.93 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 67.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 20m highway drive covering 67.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and Christian Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 64.6 miles on I 91.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 91 is the longest continuous segment at about 64.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

846 ft 392 ft

Total Climb

826 ft

Total Descent

509 ft

Highest Point

846 ft

~33.9 mi in

Elevation Range

453 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Christian Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Bugbee Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Hartford, VT to Lyndonville, VT is easy. At 1h 20m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Bugbee Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | Bugbee Street

Turn sharp right onto Bugbee Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 91 North

Navigation decision point

Toward I 91 North
3
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 91

Merge onto I 91

Merge point - match speed before joining

6
66.3 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Take the exit toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 23 Toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke
4
66.6 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | US 5 / Memorial Drive

Turn right onto US 5 / Memorial Drive

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 91 64.6 mi 1h 14m
Christian Street 1 mi 2m
Broad Street 1 mi 1m
Bugbee Street 0.4 mi <1m
Memorial Drive 0.3 mi <1m
Center Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 91 — 64.6 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Christian Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Christian Street
2

Turn sharp right onto Bugbee Street

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Bugbee Street
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 91 North
4

Merge onto I 91

65 mi · 1 hr 14 min · I 91
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 23 Toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke
6

Turn right onto US 5

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Memorial Drive
7

Continue on US 5

1.0 mi · 1 min · Broad Street
8

Turn left onto VT 122 ALT

73 ft · 1 sec · Center Street
9

Arrive at destination

VT 122 ALT

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.9 mi from Hartford, VT · 40m into the drive

Downtown Newbury, VT, VT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newbury, VT

34 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

Hanover, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newbury, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Hartford, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 91 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.6 miles.

Arriving in Lyndonville, VT

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

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.93 one way

$21.86 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $12.03 $24.05
premium $4.86 $13.00 $26.01
diesel $5.61 $14.99 $29.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.4 0 $7.13 $3.26
Efficient EV 17 0 $5.94 $2.72
EV Truck/SUV 27.2 0 $9.51 $4.35

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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

Hartford, VT

Morning in Hartford on Saturday

Local time

7:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lyndonville, VT

Morning in Lyndonville on Saturday

Local time

7:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

51°F

Newbury, VT

34 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

16 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

1h 20m 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 Hartford, VT to Lyndonville, VT covers 67.9 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 91, Christian Street, Broad Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33.9 miles from Hartford, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.93 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.

The drive from Hartford, VT to Lyndonville, VT is easy. At 1h 20m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Bugbee Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining.

The route from Hartford, VT to Lyndonville, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 392 ft to 846 ft elevation with about 826 ft of total climbing.

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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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