Origin
Westford, VT
Late night in Westford on Thursday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westford, VT to Hartford, VT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h
Distance
93.6 mi
151 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 52m
★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westford, VT
Tom Fisk
Hartford, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Westford, VT to Hartford, VT covers 93.6 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 128, Browns River Road, Jericho Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.07 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
46.8 miles from Westford, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h drive with frequent turns across 93.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 128 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 Westford, VT to Hartford, VT is easy. At 2h 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 Westford, VT to Hartford, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 128 | — | — |
| Browns River Road | — | — |
| Jericho Road | — | — |
| Sand Hill Road | — | — |
| River Road | — | — |
| Route 117 | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| US 4 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Route 128
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westford, VT and Hartford, VT.
1
Start on Cambridge Road
82 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cambridge Road
2
Turn left onto Vermont Route 128
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Vermont Route 128
3
Continue on Browns River Road
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
Browns River Road
4
Turn sharp left onto Jericho Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jericho Road
5
Turn straight onto Sand Hill Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Sand Hill Road
6
Continue on Sand Hill Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Sand Hill Road
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
8
Continue on Vermont Route 117
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 117
9
Continue on River Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Main Street
11
Take the ramp left
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
12
Merge slight left
74 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 4: Woodstock, Quechee
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 4: Woodstock, Quechee
14
At the end of the road, turn right onto Woodstock Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodstock Road
15
Turn right
144 ft
·
11 sec
16
Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
V.A. Cutoff Road
17
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.8 miles from Westford, VT, or about 1h 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 21 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.8 miles or 1h 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 38m
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 Westford, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Westford, VT
This is one driving day of about 93.6 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Westford, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.8 mi from Westford, VT · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.8 miles from Westford, 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.
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
$15.07 one way
$30.14 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $16.58 | $33.16 |
| premium | $4.86 | $17.92 | $35.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.67 | $41.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.83 | $4.49 |
| Efficient EV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.19 | $3.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.10 | $5.99 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Hartford, VT
Late night in Hartford on Thursday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Duxbury, VT
47 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 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 Westford, VT to Hartford, VT covers 93.6 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 128, Browns River Road, Jericho Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.8 miles from Westford, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.07 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 Westford, VT to Hartford, VT is easy. At 2h 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 Westford, VT to Hartford, VT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Westford, VT to Hartford, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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