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Trip from Troy, VT to Hartford, VT

Drive Time

2h 12m

Distance

107.2 mi

172 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

24 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 4m ★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 7m

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

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Downtown Hartford, VT, VT

Hartford, VT

Andrea Davis

Trip Overview

The drive from Troy, VT to Hartford, VT covers 107.2 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 91, Vermont Route 100, U.S. Route 5 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 89.4 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.16 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

53.6 miles from Troy, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 12m highway drive covering 107.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and Vermont Route 100. The longest continuous stretch is about 89.4 miles on I 91.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 91 is the longest continuous segment at about 89.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Vermont Route 100. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near VT 100 / Vermont Route 100.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Troy, VT to Hartford, VT is easy. At 2h 12m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles (US 5; VT 14 / U.S. Route 5): Navigation decision point; at 16 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

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0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | VT 100 / Vermont Route 100

Turn right onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100

Navigation decision point

4
10.6 mi into trip | ~17m in | US 5; VT 14 / U.S. Route 5

At end of road, turn right onto US 5; VT 14 / U.S. Route 5

Navigation decision point

4
16 mi into trip | ~25m in

Turn left toward I 91 South

Navigation decision point

Toward I 91 South
6
105.6 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in

Take the exit toward Wilder, White River Junction

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 12 Toward Wilder, White River Junction
5
106.2 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in | Christian Street

Turn sharp left onto Christian Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 91 89.4 mi 1h 43m
Vermont Route 100 5.9 mi 8m
U.S. Route 5 5.4 mi 8m
Vermont Route 14 4.6 mi 8m
Christian Street 1 mi 2m
Bugbee Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 91 — 89.4 mi, about 1h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

0.1 mi · 48 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto VT 100

5.9 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 100
3

Continue on VT 14

4.6 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 14
4

At end of road, turn right onto US 5; VT 14

5.4 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 5
5

Turn left

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 91 South
6

Merge onto I 91

89 mi · 1 hr 43 min · I 91
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 12 Toward Wilder, White River Junction
8

Turn right onto Bugbee Street

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Bugbee Street
9

Turn sharp left onto Christian Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Christian Street
10

Arrive at destination

Christian Street

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.6 miles from Troy, VT, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.4 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.6 miles or 1h 9m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hartford, VT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Troy, 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 Troy, VT

This is one driving day of about 107.2 miles and 2h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Troy, 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 I 91 for about 89.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53.6 mi from Troy, VT · 1h 9m into the drive

Downtown Beekmantown, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Beekmantown, NY

54 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

Peru, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Beekmantown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.6 miles from Troy, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 91 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.4 miles.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park

Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 107.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.16 one way

$34.32 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $18.81 $37.62
premium $4.83 $20.38 $40.75
diesel $5.64 $23.82 $47.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

24 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Valley Square Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

West Lebanon, NH

Tesla

16 DCFC

Green Mountain Mall - Tesla Supercharger

St Johnsbury, VT

Tesla

8 DCFC

West Lebanon, NH

West Lebanon, NH

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

6 DCFC

Town of St. Johnsbury

ST. Johnsbury, VT

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Bradford ACCD Charging Center

Bradford, VT

RED_E

4 DCFC

Bradford NEVI Charging Center

Bradford, VT

RED_E

4 DCFC

Walmart 2138 (West Lebanon, NH)

West Lebanon, NH

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Hayes Ford

Newport, VT

FORD_CHARGE

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 6 VIALYNK: 4 FORD_CHARGE: 2 Tesla: 2 FLO: 2 RED_E: 2 Blink Network: 1 AMPUP: 1 Non-Networked: 1 IN_CHARGE: 1 Electrify America: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.2 0 $11.26 $5.15
Efficient EV 26.8 0 $9.38 $4.29
EV Truck/SUV 42.9 0 $15.01 $6.86

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Troy, VT

Late night in Troy on Monday

Local time

3:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hartford, VT

Late night in Hartford on Monday

Local time

3:45 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 12m 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 Troy, VT to Hartford, VT covers 107.2 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, Vermont Route 100, U.S. Route 5. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.6 miles from Troy, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.16 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 Troy, VT to Hartford, VT is easy. At 2h 12m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles (US 5; VT 14 / U.S. Route 5): Navigation decision point; at 16 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Troy, VT to Hartford, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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