Origin
Hartford, VT
Afternoon in Hartford on Wednesday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, VT to Richford, VT
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 44m
Distance
128.1 mi
206 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 34m
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6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m
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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Richford, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hartford, VT to Richford, VT covers 128.1 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 Bugbee Street, I 91 North, US 5 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.62 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
64 miles from Hartford, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 44m drive with frequent turns across 128.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bugbee Street 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 Richford, VT is easy. At 2h 44m 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 Richford, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bugbee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 91 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 5 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 5 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 14 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 100 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Pleasant Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 101 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Bugbee Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, VT and Richford, VT.
1
Start on Christian Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Christian Street
2
Turn sharp right onto Bugbee Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Bugbee Street
3
Take the ramp left toward I 91 North
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 91 North
4
Merge slight left
89 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 58: Orleans, Irasburg
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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US 5, VT 58: Orleans, Irasburg
6
Keep slight right
292 ft
·
7 sec
7
Turn straight onto U.S. Route 5
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
U.S. Route 5
8
Turn left onto Vermont Route 14 North
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Vermont Route 14 North
9
Continue on Vermont Route 100
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Vermont Route 100
10
Turn slight right onto South Pleasant Street
220 ft
·
12 sec
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South Pleasant Street
11
Turn right onto Vermont Route 101
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Vermont Route 101
12
Turn left onto Vermont Route 105 West
8.8 mi
·
13 min
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Vermont Route 105 West
13
Continue on Jay Road
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Jay Road
14
Continue on Troy Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Troy Road
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto River Street
141 ft
·
2 sec
·
River Street
17
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64 miles from Hartford, VT, or about 1h 22m 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64 miles or 1h 22m 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 Richford, 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 128.1 miles and 2h 44m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64 mi from Hartford, VT · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64 miles from Hartford, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Richford, VT
The final approach into Richford, 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 Richford, 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
$20.62 one way
$41.24 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $22.69 | $45.38 |
| premium | $4.86 | $24.53 | $49.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.28 | $56.57 |
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: 44.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.45 | $6.15 |
| Efficient EV | 32 | 0 | $11.21 | $5.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.2 | 0 | $17.93 | $8.20 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Richford, VT
Afternoon in Richford on Wednesday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
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 Hartford, VT to Richford, VT covers 128.1 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 Bugbee Street, I 91 North, US 5. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64 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 $20.62 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.
The drive from Hartford, VT to Richford, VT is easy. At 2h 44m 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 Richford, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hartford, VT to Richford, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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