Origin
Mendon, VT
Afternoon in Mendon on Saturday
Local time
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mendon, VT to Hartford, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
40.1 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mendon, VT
Tim Dusenberry
Hartford, VT
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Mendon, VT to Hartford, VT covers 40.1 miles and takes about 1h 9m 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 highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.4 miles on U.S. Route 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 4 | 21.4 mi | 34m |
| Woodstock Road | 11.3 mi | 19m |
| West Woodstock Road | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| V.A. Cutoff Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Central Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| The Green | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 4
— 21.4 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mendon, VT and Hartford, VT.
1
Start on Meadow Lake Drive
215 ft
·
12 sec
·
Meadow Lake Drive
2
Turn left onto US 4
21 mi
·
32 min
·
U.S. Route 4
3
Continue on US 4
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
West Woodstock Road
4
Continue on US 4
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
River Street
5
Continue on US 4
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Church Street
6
Continue on US 4
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
The Green
7
Turn slight right onto US 4; VT 12
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Central Street
8
Continue on US 4; VT 12
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
9
Turn left onto US 4; VT 12
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Woodstock Road
10
Continue on US 4
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 4
11
Continue on US 4
8.5 mi
·
14 min
·
Woodstock Road
12
Turn right onto TH 132
144 ft
·
11 sec
·
TH 132
13
Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
V.A. Cutoff Road
14
Arrive at destination
Christian Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20 miles from Mendon, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 4 / U.S. Route 4
Turn left onto US 4 / U.S. Route 4
Navigation decision point
3
27.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
US 4; VT 12 / Woodstock Road
Turn left onto US 4; VT 12 / Woodstock Road
Navigation decision point
3
39.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
TH 132
Turn right onto TH 132
Navigation decision point
3
39.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
V.A. Cutoff Road
Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.46 one way
$12.91 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.10 | $14.21 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Hartford, VT
Afternoon in Hartford on Saturday
Local time
4:54 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
15 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 9m 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?
40.1 mi in 1h 9m — 54% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: U.S. Route 4.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.4 mi on U.S. Route 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 4 / U.S. Route 4.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mendon, VT to Hartford, VT is easy. At 1h 9m with 54% 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 4 / U.S. Route 4): Navigation decision point; at 27.6 miles (US 4; VT 12 / Woodstock Road): Navigation decision point; at 39.7 miles (TH 132): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 40.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.4 miles on U.S. Route 4. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 4 / U.S. Route 4): Navigation decision point; at 27.6 miles (US 4; VT 12 / Woodstock Road): Navigation decision point; at 39.7 miles (TH 132): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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 US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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