Origin
Branford, CT
Evening in Branford on Wednesday
Local time
5:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Branford, CT to West Hartford, CT
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
51m
Distance
48.4 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Branford, CT
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West Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Branford, CT to West Hartford, CT covers 48.4 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Main Street, Saltonstall Parkway, Frontage Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.79 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
24.2 miles from Branford, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 48.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Main Street 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 Branford, CT to West Hartford, CT is easy. At 51m 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 Branford, CT to West Hartford, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Saltonstall Parkway | — | — |
| Frontage Road | — | — |
| Forbes Avenue | — | — |
| Townsend Avenue | — | — |
| Quinnipiac Avenue | — | — |
| Foxon Boulevard | — | — |
| I 91 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Branford, CT and West Hartford, CT.
1
Start on Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on West Main Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on Saltonstall Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Saltonstall Parkway
4
Continue on Frontage Road
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Frontage Road
5
Continue on Forbes Avenue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Forbes Avenue
6
Turn right onto Townsend Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Townsend Avenue
7
Turn right onto Quinnipiac Avenue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Quinnipiac Avenue
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto Quinnipiac Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Quinnipiac Avenue
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Quinnipiac Avenue
20 ft
·
Quinnipiac Avenue
10
Exit the roundabout onto Quinnipiac Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Quinnipiac Avenue
11
Turn left onto Foxon Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Foxon Boulevard
12
Turn slight right onto CT 17 North, I 91 North: Hartford
233 ft
·
8 sec
·
CT 17 North, I 91 North: Hartford
13
Turn straight onto Middletown Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Middletown Avenue
14
Take the ramp left toward I 91 North: Hartford
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 91 North: Hartford
15
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
18 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
CT 15 North
17
Merge slight right
7.4 mi
·
9 min
18
Take the exit slight right
515 ft
·
14 sec
19
Turn slight right
292 ft
·
8 sec
20
Turn slight right onto Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Frontage Road
21
Take the ramp left toward CT 9 North: New Britain
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
CT 9 North: New Britain
22
Merge slight left
1.5 mi
·
1 min
23
Keep slight right
6.3 mi
·
7 min
24
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East: Hartford
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 84 East: Hartford
25
Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
26
Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Elmwood
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Main Street, Elmwood
27
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
28
Turn left onto Pelham Road
361 ft
·
15 sec
·
Pelham Road
29
Turn right onto LaSalle Road
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
LaSalle Road
30
At the end of the road, turn left onto Farmington Avenue
135 ft
·
5 sec
·
Farmington Avenue
31
Turn right onto Dale Street
463 ft
·
22 sec
·
Dale Street
32
Turn right onto Brace Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Brace Road
33
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
289 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
34
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 24.2 miles from Branford, CT, or about 25m 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 11 miles or 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.2 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Hartford, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Branford, CT.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Branford, CT
This is one driving day of about 48.4 miles and 51m.
At 48.4 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.2 mi from Branford, CT · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.2 miles from Branford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Hartford, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into West Hartford, CT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.79 one way
$15.58 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.57 | $17.15 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.69 | $21.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
West Hartford, CT
Evening in West Hartford on Wednesday
Local time
5:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°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.
Temperature spread
29 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m 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 Branford, CT to West Hartford, CT covers 48.4 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Street, Saltonstall Parkway, Frontage Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.2 miles from Branford, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.79 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 Branford, CT to West Hartford, CT is easy. At 51m 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 Branford, CT to West Hartford, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Branford, CT to West Hartford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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