Origin
Avon, CT
Morning in Avon on Friday
Local time
9:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Avon, CT to Hartford, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avon, CT
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Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
This quick 9.5-mile journey from Avon, CT to Hartford, CT takes approximately 16 minutes, making it an easy day trip. With no highway driving, you'll navigate local roads for the entire duration, which is ideal for a leisurely pace. The estimated fuel cost for this short drive is around $2, so budget is not a concern. You'll be staying within the Northeast region and Connecticut for this entire trip. This route is perfect for a spontaneous drive or as a short segment within a larger New England adventure.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 9.5-mile route, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.2 miles along Albany Avenue. This drive primarily utilizes Albany Avenue, Avon Mountain Road, and West Main Street, suggesting a route that winds through local communities rather than a direct highway transit. The character of the road will likely shift as you transition between these named streets, offering a more intimate feel of the local landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Albany Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 6.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 44; CT 10 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.5 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 44; CT 10 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (Garden Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (Cogswell Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 44; CT 10 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 44; CT 10 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Garden Street
Turn right onto Garden Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Cogswell Street
Turn right onto Cogswell Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Capitol Avenue
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Armory Road
Turn left onto Armory Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Avenue | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Avon Mountain Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Garden Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cogswell Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Capitol Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Armory Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Albany Avenue
— 6.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avon, CT and Hartford, CT.
1
Start on US 202; CT 10
65 ft
·
6 sec
·
Simsbury Road
2
Turn left onto US 44; CT 10
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on US 44
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Mountain Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 44
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Albany Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto Garden Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto Cogswell Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cogswell Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Capitol Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Armory Road
111 ft
·
9 sec
·
Armory Road
10
Arrive at destination
Armory Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.53 one way
$3.06 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.68 | $3.37 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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, CT
Morning in Hartford on Friday
Local time
9:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
16m 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 Avon, CT to Hartford, CT covers 9.5 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Albany Avenue, Avon Mountain Road, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.7 miles from Avon, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.53 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.5 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 44; CT 10 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (Garden Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (Cogswell Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Avon, CT to Hartford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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