Origin
Pittsford, VT
Morning in Pittsford on Saturday
Local time
10:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Pittsford, 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 27m
Distance
48.3 mi
78 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 21m
★
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 Pittsford, VT to Hartford, VT covers 48.3 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 $7.78 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: 48.3 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 (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Pittsford, VT to Hartford, VT covers 48.3 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 19 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
2,120 ft
392 ft
Total Climb
1,691 ft
Total Descent
1,836 ft
Highest Point
2,120 ft
~13.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,728 ft
Notable High Points
2,120 ft at ~13.8 miles
+641 ft prominence
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 around 2.8 miles in near Sangamon Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pittsford, VT to Hartford, VT is easy. At 1h 27m with 44% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (Sangamon Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (Chittenden Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (Meadow Lake Drive): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Sangamon Road
Turn left onto Sangamon Road
Navigation decision point
4
5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Chittenden Road
At end of road, turn right onto Chittenden Road
Navigation decision point
3
6.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Meadow Lake Drive
Turn left onto Meadow Lake Drive
Navigation decision point
4
8.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 4 / U.S. Route 4
At end of road, turn left onto US 4 / U.S. Route 4
Navigation decision point
3
35.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
US 4; VT 12 / Woodstock Road
Turn left onto US 4; VT 12 / Woodstock Road
Navigation decision point
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 |
| Franklin Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Sangamon Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Meadow Lake Drive | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Chittenden Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| V.A. Cutoff Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 4
— 21.4 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsford, VT and Hartford, VT.
1
Start on US 7
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Franklin Street
2
Turn left onto Sangamon Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Sangamon Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Chittenden Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Chittenden Road
4
Turn left onto Meadow Lake Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Meadow Lake Drive
5
Continue on Meadowlake Drive
489 ft
·
11 sec
·
Meadowlake Drive
6
Continue on Meadow Lake Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Meadow Lake Drive
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 4
21 mi
·
32 min
·
U.S. Route 4
8
Continue on US 4
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
West Woodstock Road
9
Continue on US 4
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
River Street
10
Continue on US 4
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Church Street
11
Continue on US 4
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
The Green
12
Turn slight right onto US 4; VT 12
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Central Street
13
Continue on US 4; VT 12
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
14
Turn left onto US 4; VT 12
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Woodstock Road
15
Continue on US 4
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 4
16
Continue on US 4
8.5 mi
·
14 min
·
Woodstock Road
17
Turn right onto TH 132
144 ft
·
11 sec
·
TH 132
18
Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
V.A. Cutoff Road
19
Arrive at destination
Christian Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.2 mi from Pittsford, VT · 43m 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.2 miles from Pittsford, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hartford, VT
The final approach into Hartford, 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
$7.78 one way
$15.55 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.56 | $17.11 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.66 | $21.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 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 | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
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
Hartford, VT
Morning in Hartford on Saturday
Local time
10:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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 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 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 Pittsford, VT to Hartford, VT covers 48.3 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 24.2 miles from Pittsford, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.78 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 Pittsford, VT to Hartford, VT is easy. At 1h 27m with 44% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (Sangamon Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (Chittenden Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (Meadow Lake Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pittsford, VT to Hartford, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 392 ft to 2,120 ft elevation with about 1,691 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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