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Trip from Lyndonville, VT to Hartford, VT

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

Drive Time

1h 21m

Distance

68.2 mi

110 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 19 min
4 AM
1h 15m ★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
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.

village in Vermont, United States

Lyndonville, VT

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town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Hartford, VT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lyndonville, VT to Hartford, VT covers 68.2 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Broad Street, Memorial Drive, I 91 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.98 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Broad Street
Memorial Drive
I 91
Wilder
Bugbee Street
Christian Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Broad Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Center Street

72 ft · 3 sec · Center Street
2

Turn right onto Broad Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Broad Street
3

Continue on Memorial Drive

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Memorial Drive
4

Take the ramp slight right toward I 91

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I 91
5

Merge slight left

65 mi · 1 hr 15 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward Wilder, White River Junction

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Wilder, White River Junction
7

Turn right onto Bugbee Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Bugbee Street
8

Turn sharp left onto Christian Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Christian Street
9

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

town in Caledonia County, Vermont, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Barnet, 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.

Popular next leg

Barnet, VT to Hartford, VT

50.4 mi · 1h 1m

Pacing Suggestions

Saint Johnsbury, VT

Fuel and coffee

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

Barnet, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.1 miles from Lyndonville, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.98 one way

$21.96 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $12.08 $24.16
premium $4.86 $13.06 $26.12
diesel $5.61 $15.06 $30.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 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 20.5 0 $7.16 $3.27
Efficient EV 17.1 0 $5.97 $2.73
EV Truck/SUV 27.3 0 $9.55 $4.36

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

Lyndonville, VT

Afternoon in Lyndonville on Saturday

Local time

1:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hartford, VT

Afternoon in Hartford on Saturday

Local time

1:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 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 21m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

68.2 mi in 1h 21m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Broad Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Lyndonville, VT to Hartford, VT is easy. At 1h 21m 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 Lyndonville, VT to Hartford, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 68.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

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

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hartford, VT before heading back.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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