Hartford, CT Road Trips

Hartford, CT serves as a solid road trip base in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 22 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Hartford, CT spread mainly east and south, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

16

Longest Drive

77.3 mi

Stamford, CT

Quickest Drive

10m

Glastonbury, CT

Plan Around Hartford, CT

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Hartford, CT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Stamford, CT to Hartford, CT 77.3 mi · 1h 21m Danbury, CT to Hartford, CT 57.2 mi · 58m New Milford, CT to Hartford, CT 56.3 mi · 1h 6m Bridgeport, CT to Hartford, CT 55.3 mi · 55m

Continue From Hartford, CT

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Hartford, CT to New Haven, CT 39.1 mi · 42m Hartford, CT to Waterbury, CT 30 mi · 31m Hartford, CT to Coventry, CT 22.3 mi · 32m Hartford, CT to Manchester, CT 11 mi · 15m

Trips from Hartford, CT

Hartford, CT to New Haven, CT

39.1 mi 42m

Hartford, CT to Waterbury, CT

30 mi 31m

Hartford, CT to Coventry, CT

22.3 mi 32m

Hartford, CT to Manchester, CT

11 mi 15m

Hartford, CT to Glastonbury, CT

7.4 mi 10m

Driving from Hartford, CT

The typical drive from Hartford, CT covers about 22 miles and takes around 26m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 39 miles (42m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Hartford, CT include New Haven, CT (39.1 mi, 42m), Waterbury, CT (30 mi, 31m), Coventry, CT (22.3 mi, 32m), Manchester, CT (11 mi, 15m), and Glastonbury, CT (7.4 mi, 10m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in CT currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 22-mile trip from Hartford, CT, budget about $4 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 5 mapped routes leaving Hartford, CT and 11 routes heading into Hartford, CT, covering 16 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 39 miles.

The longest mapped route from Hartford, CT covers 39 miles and takes approximately 42m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Hartford, CT runs about 22 miles with a drive time of roughly 26m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 22-mile trip from Hartford, CT costs roughly $4 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Hartford, CT include New Haven, CT, Waterbury, CT, Coventry, CT and Manchester, CT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.