Trip from Hartford, VT to New Haven, VT

Drive Time

1h 55m

Distance

75.9 mi

122 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 47m ★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m

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

Downtown Hartford, VT, VT

Hartford, VT

Andrea Davis

Downtown New Haven, VT, VT

New Haven, VT

James Mirakian

Trip Overview

The drive from Hartford, VT to New Haven, VT covers 75.9 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on V, Woodstock Road, VT 107 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.15 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

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

37.9 miles from Hartford, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 55m drive with frequent turns across 75.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
V is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Hartford, VT to New Haven, VT is easy. At 1h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hartford, VT to New Haven, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
V Unavailable Refreshing
Woodstock Road Unavailable Refreshing
VT 107 Unavailable Refreshing
Route 107 Unavailable Refreshing
South Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
River Street Unavailable Refreshing
Route 100 Unavailable Refreshing
Route 100 North Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: V — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Christian Street

43 ft · 3 sec · Christian Street
2

Continue on V.A. Cutoff Road

0.4 mi · 56 sec · V.A. Cutoff Road
3

Turn right

144 ft · 10 sec
4

Turn left onto Woodstock Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Road
5

Take the exit left

0.3 mi · 35 sec
6

Merge slight left

18 mi · 21 min
7

Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton

0.3 mi · 59 sec · VT 107: Bethel, Royalton
8

Turn right onto Vermont Route 107

1.9 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107
9

Continue on South Main Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
10

Turn slight left onto River Street

3.4 mi · 5 min · River Street
11

Continue on Vermont Route 107

6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107
12

Turn right onto Vermont Route 100

1.0 mi · 1 min · Vermont Route 100
13

Continue on Vermont Route 100

7.0 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 100
14

Continue on South Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
15

Continue on Vermont Route 100 North

4.0 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 100 North
16

Turn left onto Vermont Route 125

13 mi · 20 min · Vermont Route 125
17

Continue on East Main Street

3.0 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
18

Turn right onto U.S. Route 7 South

2.6 mi · 3 min · U.S. Route 7 South
19

Continue on Court Street

1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street
20

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Court Square

374 ft · 14 sec · Court Square
21

Exit the rotary onto North Pleasant Street

7.8 mi · 10 min · North Pleasant Street
22

Turn sharp right onto Main Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
23

Turn left onto North Street

49 ft · 2 sec · North Street
24

Arrive at your destination

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 37.9 miles from Hartford, VT, or about 57m into the drive.

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 75.9 miles or 1h 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.9 miles or 57m 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 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Haven, VT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hartford, 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 Hartford, VT

This is one driving day of about 75.9 miles and 1h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hartford, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.9 mi from Hartford, VT · 57m into the drive

Downtown Peru, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Peru, NY

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

Peru, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 75.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Peru, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.9 miles from Hartford, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New Haven, VT

The final approach into New Haven, 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 New Haven, 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

$12.15 one way

$24.30 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $13.32 $26.64
premium $4.83 $14.43 $28.85
diesel $5.64 $16.86 $33.72

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: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.8 0 $7.97 $3.64
Efficient EV 19 0 $6.64 $3.04
EV Truck/SUV 30.4 0 $10.63 $4.86

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Hartford, VT

Late night in Hartford on Monday

Local time

12:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Haven, VT

Late night in New Haven on Monday

Local time

12:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Peru, NY

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

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

1h 55m 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 New Haven, VT covers 75.9 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are V, Woodstock Road, VT 107. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.9 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 $12.15 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 New Haven, VT is easy. At 1h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hartford, VT to New Haven, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hartford, VT to New Haven, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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