Origin
Burlington, CT
Late night in Burlington on Monday
Local time
5:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Burlington, CT to West Hartford, CT
Drive Time
24m
Distance
14.6 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
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6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burlington, CT
MART PRODUCTION
West Hartford, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Burlington, CT to West Hartford, CT covers 14.6 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Farmington Avenue, CT 4, Spielman Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.7 miles on Farmington Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.34 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
7.3 miles from Burlington, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Burlington, CT to West Hartford, CT covers 14.6 miles and takes about 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Farmington Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 4.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 4 / Spielman Highway.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 4 / Spielman Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (CT 4 / Canton Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (CT 4): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CT 4 / Spielman Highway
Turn left onto CT 4 / Spielman Highway
Navigation decision point
4
2.4 mi into trip
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~4m in
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CT 4 / Canton Road
At end of road, turn right onto CT 4 / Canton Road
Navigation decision point
3
9.8 mi into trip
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~16m in
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CT 4
Turn slight right onto CT 4
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
14.3 mi into trip
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~24m in
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Brace Road
Turn right onto Brace Road
Navigation decision point
6
14.5 mi into trip
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~24m in
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North Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto North Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington Avenue | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| CT 4 | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Spielman Highway | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Collinsville Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Canton Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Brace Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dale Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Farmington Avenue
— 4.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, CT and West Hartford, CT.
1
Start on the route
20 ft
·
7 sec
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the route
2
Turn left onto Spielman Highway
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Spielman Highway
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Canton Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Canton Road
4
Continue on Collinsville Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Collinsville Road
5
Continue on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
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Main Street
6
Continue on Farmington Avenue
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Farmington Avenue
7
Turn slight right
4.5 mi
·
7 min
8
Turn left onto Dale Street
463 ft
·
24 sec
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Dale Street
9
Turn right onto Brace Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Brace Road
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
289 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
11
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 7.3 miles from Burlington, CT, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.7 miles.
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 14.6 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.3 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Hartford, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Burlington, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Burlington, CT
This is one driving day of about 14.6 miles and 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Burlington, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Farmington Avenue for about 4.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.3 mi from Burlington, CT · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 14.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.3 miles from Burlington, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Hartford, CT
The final approach into West Hartford, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around West Hartford, CT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.34 one way
$4.67 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| premium | $4.83 | $2.78 | $5.55 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.24 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in West Hartford on Monday
Local time
5:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
24m 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 Burlington, CT to West Hartford, CT covers 14.6 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Farmington Avenue, CT 4, Spielman Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.3 miles from Burlington, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.34 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 is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 4 / Spielman Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (CT 4 / Canton Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (CT 4): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Burlington, CT to West Hartford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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