Origin
Sheldon, VT
Night in Sheldon on Sunday
Local time
11:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sheldon, VT to Hartford, VT
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
126.2 mi
203 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Loading...
station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
★
6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartford, VT
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
The drive from Sheldon, VT to Hartford, VT covers 126.2 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Route 105, Sheldon Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.20 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
63.1 miles from Sheldon, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 35m drive with frequent turns across 126.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main 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 Sheldon, VT to Hartford, VT is easy. At 2h 35m 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 Sheldon, VT to Hartford, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 105 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sheldon Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fisher Pond Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fairfax Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 89 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 89 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 4 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheldon, VT and Hartford, VT.
1
Start on Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Bridge Street
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 105
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 105
4
Continue on Sheldon Road
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Sheldon Road
5
Continue on Fisher Pond Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Fisher Pond Road
6
Continue on Fairfax Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairfax Road
7
Take the ramp left toward I 89
266 ft
·
15 sec
·
I 89
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 89 South: Burlington
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 89 South: Burlington
9
Merge slight left
110 mi
·
2 hr 7 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 4: Woodstock, Quechee
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 4: Woodstock, Quechee
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto Woodstock Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodstock Road
12
Turn right
144 ft
·
11 sec
13
Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
V.A. Cutoff Road
14
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 63.1 miles from Sheldon, VT, or about 1h 17m 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.1 miles or 1h 17m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hartford, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Sheldon, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Sheldon, VT
This is one driving day of about 126.2 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sheldon, 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 63.1 mi from Sheldon, VT · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hartford, 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
$20.20 one way
$40.40 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $22.14 | $44.29 |
| premium | $4.83 | $23.99 | $47.98 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.04 | $56.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.9 | 0 | $13.25 | $6.06 |
| Efficient EV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.04 | $5.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.5 | 0 | $17.67 | $8.08 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Night in Hartford on Sunday
Local time
11:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
Peru, NY
63 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 35m 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 Sheldon, VT to Hartford, VT covers 126.2 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Route 105, Sheldon Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.1 miles from Sheldon, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.20 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 Sheldon, VT to Hartford, VT is easy. At 2h 35m 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 Sheldon, VT to Hartford, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sheldon, VT to Hartford, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Hartford, VT
More trips to Hartford, VT
Explore more options from Sheldon, VT or browse trips ending in Hartford, VT.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse VT road trips.
Explore maps for Sheldon, VT or Hartford, VT on MapSof.net.