Hartford, CT Road Trips

Drivers starting from Hartford, CT have 16 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 27 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Hartford, CT spread mainly west and east, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

44

Longest Drive

74.9 mi

Stamford, CT

Quickest Drive

12m

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 74.9 mi · 1h 40m Bethel, CT to Hartford, CT 56.5 mi · 1h 14m Danbury, CT to Hartford, CT 56.4 mi · 1h 12m Old Mystic, CT to Hartford, CT 55.8 mi · 1h 3m

Continue From Hartford, CT

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

Hartford, CT to Norwalk, CT 68.8 mi · 1h 8m Hartford, CT to East Brooklyn, CT 47.8 mi · 1h 5m Hartford, CT to Cornwall, CT 38.7 mi · 1h Hartford, CT to New Haven, CT 36.7 mi · 49m

Trips from Hartford, CT

Hartford, CT to Norwalk, CT

68.8 mi 1h 8m

Hartford, CT to East Brooklyn, CT

47.8 mi 1h 5m

Hartford, CT to Cornwall, CT

38.7 mi 1h

Hartford, CT to New Haven, CT

36.7 mi 49m

Hartford, CT to Killingworth, CT

33.2 mi 48m

Hartford, CT to Waterbury, CT

30 mi 38m

Hartford, CT to Mansfield City, CT

26.8 mi 43m

Hartford, CT to Winsted, CT

25.7 mi 43m

Hartford, CT to Thomaston, CT

23.9 mi 34m

Hartford, CT to Coventry, CT

22.3 mi 32m

Hartford, CT to Hazardville, CT

20.7 mi 28m

Hartford, CT to East Windsor, CT

18.8 mi 27m

Hartford, CT to Kensington, CT

11.8 mi 19m

Hartford, CT to Farmington, CT

9.9 mi 14m

Hartford, CT to Manchester, CT

9.7 mi 14m

Hartford, CT to Glastonbury, CT

7.4 mi 12m

Driving from Hartford, CT

The typical drive from Hartford, CT covers about 27 miles and takes around 37m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 69 miles (1h 8m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Hartford, CT include Norwalk, CT (68.8 mi, 1h 8m), East Brooklyn, CT (47.8 mi, 1h 5m), Cornwall, CT (38.7 mi, 1h), New Haven, CT (36.7 mi, 49m), and Killingworth, CT (33.2 mi, 48m). 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 27-mile trip from Hartford, CT, budget about $4 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 16 mapped routes leaving Hartford, CT and 28 routes heading into Hartford, CT, covering 44 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 69 miles.

The longest mapped route from Hartford, CT covers 69 miles and takes approximately 1h 8m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Hartford, CT runs about 27 miles with a drive time of roughly 37m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 27-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 Norwalk, CT, East Brooklyn, CT, Cornwall, CT and New Haven, CT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.