Origin
Hartford, VT
Morning in Hartford on Saturday
Local time
11:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, VT to Pittsford, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
47.6 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Hartford, VT to Pittsford, VT covers 47.6 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on U.S. Route 4, Woodstock Road, West Woodstock Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.4 miles on U.S. Route 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 47.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Hartford, VT to Pittsford, VT covers 47.6 miles and takes about 1h 27m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
U.S. Route 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,145 ft
392 ft
Total Climb
1,813 ft
Total Descent
1,669 ft
Highest Point
2,145 ft
~34 mi in
Elevation Range
1,752 ft
Notable High Points
2,145 ft at ~34 miles
+683 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near Waterman Hill Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (Waterman Hill Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.7 miles (US 4 / Woodstock Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (US 4; VT 12 / Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Waterman Hill Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Waterman Hill Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
5.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 4 / Woodstock Road
Turn right onto US 4 / Woodstock Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 4; VT 12 / Pleasant Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 4; VT 12 / Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
4
41.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
Chittenden Road
At end of road, turn right onto Chittenden Road
Navigation decision point
5
44.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
US 7 / U.S. Route 7
At end of road, turn right onto US 7 / U.S. Route 7
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 4 | 21.4 mi | 34m |
| Woodstock Road | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| West Woodstock Road | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| East Woodstock Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| U.S. Route 7 | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Sangamon Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Quechee Main Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Meadow Lake Drive | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 4
— 21.4 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, VT and Pittsford, 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
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Woodstock Road
5
Turn right onto Quechee Main Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Quechee Main Street
6
Turn left onto Waterman Hill Road
220 ft
·
7 sec
·
Waterman Hill Road
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Waterman Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Waterman Hill Road
8
Turn right onto US 4
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Woodstock Road
9
Continue on US 4
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 4
10
Continue on US 4; VT 12
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Woodstock Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 4; VT 12
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
12
Turn slight left onto US 4; VT 12
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Central Street
13
Continue on US 4
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
The Green
14
Continue on US 4
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Church Street
15
Continue on US 4
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
River Street
16
Continue on US 4
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
West Woodstock Road
17
Continue on US 4
21 mi
·
32 min
·
U.S. Route 4
18
Turn right onto Meadow Lake Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Meadow Lake Drive
19
Continue on Meadowlake Drive
489 ft
·
11 sec
·
Meadowlake Drive
20
Continue on Meadow Lake Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Meadow Lake Drive
21
At end of road, turn right onto Chittenden Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Chittenden Road
22
Turn left onto Sangamon Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Sangamon Road
23
At end of road, turn right onto US 7
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
U.S. Route 7
24
Arrive at destination
US 7
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.8 mi from Hartford, VT · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Hartford, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pittsford, VT
The final approach into Pittsford, 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
$7.66 one way
$15.33 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.12 | $18.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Pittsford, VT
Morning in Pittsford on Saturday
Local time
11:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Ludlow, VT
24 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
15 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 27m 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 Pittsford, VT covers 47.6 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Route 4, Woodstock Road, West Woodstock Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.8 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 $7.66 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (Waterman Hill Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.7 miles (US 4 / Woodstock Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (US 4; VT 12 / Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hartford, VT to Pittsford, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 392 ft to 2,145 ft elevation with about 1,813 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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