Crimson leaves & charming towns
This is leg 1 of 2, the opening leg.
Travel leg · New England Fall Foliage
Vermont to New Hampshire
Vermont and New Hampshire sit about 172 km (107 mi) apart in a straight line, with New Hampshire to the south-east. It is leg 1 of 2 on our New England Fall Foliage itinerary, a 7-day trip. Here is how long it takes by car, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.
- Straight-line distance
- 172 km · 107 mi
- Est. road distance
- 206–241 km
- Est. drive time
- 2 h 15 min – 3 h 45 min
- Direction
- Heading south-east
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.
Ways to get there
We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.
By car
Most travelers on our New England Fall Foliage itinerary do this leg by car. We estimate 206–241 km (128–149 mi) of road and 2 h 15 min – 3 h 45 min behind the wheel, so check live traffic before you set off.
A car is the practical choice, because the best views sit on small country roads between villages. Many groups fly into a regional airport such as Boston, Burlington or Portland and pick up or return a rental. Allow extra time for slow traffic around popular viewpoints.
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends.
When you arrive in New Hampshire
Spend two days looping the White Mountains: Franconia Notch one day, the Kancamagus and Mount Washington the next.
Flume Gorge
Two-mile loop on boardwalks through a granite gorge with waterfalls and covered bridges.
Polly's Pancake Parlor
Family-run since 1938, serving pancakes from house-ground flours with mountain views.
Woodstock Inn Brewery
Brewpub with an outdoor patio in North Woodstock, a natural end to a notch day.
Sabbaday Falls
Easy 0.7-mile walk to a tiered waterfall in a narrow flume off the Kancamagus.
Loon Mountain Scenic Gondola
12-minute gondola up Loon Peak with an observation tower over 24 of NH's 4,000-footers.
Artist's Bluff
Short, steep hike to a ledge over Echo Lake and the notch, a classic foliage photo spot.
Before you leave Vermont
Base in Stowe for two or three days of foliage drives, cider stops and short hikes; add a half-day detour to Woodstock.
Stowe Recreation Path
5.3-mile paved path along the West Branch River with mountain views and footbridges.
Gold Brook Covered Bridge
Single-lane 1844 covered bridge, locally called Emily's Bridge, on a quiet back road outside Stowe.
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Working cider mill selling fresh cider and warm cider donuts since 1974.
On this curated route
Where Vermont → New Hampshire sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? New Hampshire to Vermont is the same 172 km in a straight line, heading north-west. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Weather at each end
The biggest gap comes in January, when New Hampshire averages highs 4°C warmer than Vermont.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont high | -4° | -3° | 2° | 10° | 18° | 22° | 25° | 24° | 21° | 13° | 5° | -1° |
| New Hampshire high | -1° | 0° | 5° | 13° | 20° | 24° | 27° | 27° | 23° | 16° | 9° | 2° |
| Vermont rain | 63 | 66 | 74 | 91 | 108 | 131 | 118 | 109 | 91 | 122 | 84 | 93 |
| New Hampshire rain | 70 | 78 | 90 | 96 | 94 | 115 | 100 | 98 | 93 | 124 | 89 | 106 |
Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to New Hampshire month guides.
Vermont to New Hampshire: questions travelers ask
How far is Vermont from New Hampshire?
Vermont is about 172 km (107 mi) from New Hampshire in a straight line, with New Hampshire to the south-east. By road, we estimate 206–241 km (128–149 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.
How long does it take to drive from Vermont to New Hampshire?
An estimated 2 h 15 min – 3 h 45 min, assuming 206–241 km of road at average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day.
Which itineraries include the trip from Vermont to New Hampshire?
Our New England Fall Foliage itinerary includes this leg. New England Fall Foliage runs about 7 days across 3 stops, best in Sep – Oct.
Onward from New Hampshire
- New Hampshire to Maine 190 km
Guides for both ends
- Vermont travel guide
- Vermont weather best time to visit
- New Hampshire travel guide
- New Hampshire weather best time to visit
New Hampshire by month
Plan Vermont → New Hampshire with your crew
Add this leg to a shared itinerary, poll the group on where to stop, split fuel and tickets, and keep everyone's packing list in one place in TripsCircle.