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Trip from Hubbard Corner, VT to Richford, VT

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

50m

Distance

33.7 mi

54 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m

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

Downtown Hubbard Corner, VT, VT

Hubbard Corner, VT

Matt Barnard

Trip Overview

This 33.7-mile drive from Hubbard Corner, VT, to Richford, VT, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 50 minutes to complete. Primarily following Vermont Route 105, Sheldon Road, and Sampsonville Road, this route offers a mixed driving experience. With a fuel cost estimated at $5, it's a budget-friendly excursion. The journey is entirely within Vermont's Northeast region, providing a straightforward connection between two points in the state. Given its short duration and minimal stops, it's ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger New England adventure.

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

16.9 miles from Hubbard Corner, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 42% of the journey on highway sections. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.1 miles along Vermont Route 105, offering a consistent pace. As you transition between Vermont Route 105, Sheldon Road, and Sampsonville Road, the character of the drive will evolve, likely shifting between more open highway and potentially more winding or localized roads. This variation keeps the driving experience engaging without being overly demanding.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vermont Route 105 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 7 / Ethan Allen Highway.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Hubbard Corner, VT to Richford, VT is easy. At 50m with 42% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 7 / Ethan Allen Highway): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (VT 105 / Seymour Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (VT 105 / Sheldon Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 7 / Ethan Allen Highway

Turn right onto US 7 / Ethan Allen Highway

Navigation decision point

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5.9 mi into trip | ~9m in | VT 105 / Seymour Road

Turn right onto VT 105 / Seymour Road

Navigation decision point

4
7.3 mi into trip | ~11m in | VT 105 / Sheldon Road

At end of road, turn left onto VT 105 / Sheldon Road

Navigation decision point

4
23.4 mi into trip | ~35m in | VT 105; VT 108 / Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto VT 105; VT 108 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
33.7 mi into trip | ~50m in | VT 139 / River Street

At end of road, turn right onto VT 139 / River Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Vermont Route 105 11.1 mi 16m
Sheldon Road 5.6 mi 8m
Sampsonville Road 3.7 mi 5m
South Main Street 3.1 mi 4m
Vermont Route 105 East 3.1 mi 4m
Ethan Allen Highway 2.8 mi 4m
Saint Albans Road 1.9 mi 2m
Georgia Road 0.7 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Vermont Route 105 — 11.1 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hubbard Corner, VT and Richford, VT.

1

Start on Robert Newton Road

94 ft · 6 sec · Robert Newton Road
2

Turn right onto US 7

2.8 mi · 4 min · Ethan Allen Highway
3

Continue on US 7

0.7 mi · 59 sec · Georgia Road
4

Continue on US 7

2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
5

Continue on US 7

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Swanton Road
6

Turn right onto VT 105

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Seymour Road
7

Continue on VT 105

1.2 mi · 1 min · Sheldon Road
8

At end of road, turn left onto VT 105

4.4 mi · 6 min · Sheldon Road
9

Continue on VT 105

11 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 105
10

Continue on VT 105

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pearl Street
11

At end of road, turn left onto VT 105; VT 108

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Main Street
12

Turn slight right onto VT 105

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Elm Street
13

Continue on VT 105

3.7 mi · 5 min · Sampsonville Road
14

Continue on VT 105

3.1 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 105 East
15

Continue on VT 105

1.9 mi · 2 min · Saint Albans Road
16

Continue on VT 105

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
17

At end of road, turn right onto VT 139

142 ft · 2 sec · River Street
18

Arrive at destination

VT 139

Trip Plan

This is a short, 50-minute drive, making it flexible for departure times. Leaving in the morning or afternoon works well, and you won't need to split this trip overnight. With a fuel cost of around $5, it's an economical choice, so you should have plenty of fuel for the entire 33.7 miles. Since there are no designated stops, consider making a brief pause in one of the small communities along Vermont Route 105 if you need a stretch or a quick snack, allowing you to break up the 11.1-mile longest stretch if desired.

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 16.9 miles from Hubbard Corner, VT, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.1 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 33.7 miles or 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 16.9 miles or 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 42m

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 Hubbard Corner, 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 Hubbard Corner, VT

This is one driving day of about 33.7 miles and 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hubbard Corner, 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.
The longest stretch is on Vermont Route 105 for about 11.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.9 mi from Hubbard Corner, VT · 25m into the drive

Downtown Champlain, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champlain, NY

17 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

Champlain, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champlain, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Hubbard Corner, 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

$5.43 one way

$10.85 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $5.97 $11.94
premium $4.86 $6.45 $12.91
diesel $5.61 $7.44 $14.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.1 0 $3.54 $1.62
Efficient EV 8.4 0 $2.95 $1.35
EV Truck/SUV 13.5 0 $4.72 $2.16

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 2 days ago

Origin

Hubbard Corner, VT

Morning in Hubbard Corner on Wednesday

Local time

7:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Richford, VT

Morning in Richford on Wednesday

Local time

7:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°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

17 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

50m 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 Hubbard Corner, VT to Richford, VT covers 33.7 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vermont Route 105, Sheldon Road, Sampsonville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.9 miles from Hubbard Corner, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.43 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 Hubbard Corner, VT to Richford, VT is easy. At 50m with 42% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 7 / Ethan Allen Highway): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (VT 105 / Seymour Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (VT 105 / Sheldon Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hubbard Corner, VT to Richford, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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