Origin
East Brooklyn, CT
Morning in East Brooklyn on Saturday
Local time
8:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Brooklyn, CT to Hartford, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
47.6 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Brooklyn, CT
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Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Brooklyn, CT to Hartford, CT covers 47.6 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 384, US 6, Willimantic Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.5 miles on I 384. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 47.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from East Brooklyn, CT to Hartford, CT covers 47.6 miles and takes about 1h 5m, 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 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 384 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.6 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 0.2 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.6 miles (CT 66 / Willimantic Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 44 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
22.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
CT 66 / Willimantic Road
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 66 / Willimantic Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
44 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
I 84; US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84; US 6
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
46.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward Asylum Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 48
Toward Asylum Street
7
47.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
Asylum Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 384 | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| US 6 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Willimantic Road | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| I 84 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Jonathan Trumbull Highway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Hartford Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Providence Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Hop River Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 384
— 8.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Brooklyn, CT and Hartford, CT.
1
Start on Ventura Drive
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Ventura Drive
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
265 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto Day Street
247 ft
·
16 sec
·
Day Street
4
Turn left onto US 6
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Providence Road
5
Continue on US 6
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Hartford Road
6
Continue on US 6
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Providence Turnpike
7
Continue on US 6
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hartford Turnpike
8
Continue on US 6
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hampton Road
9
Continue on US 6
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Willimantic Road
10
Continue on US 6
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Boston Post Road
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US 6
12
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 66
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Willimantic Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 6
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Jonathan Trumbull Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 6
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
Willimantic Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 6
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Hop River Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on I 384
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
I 384
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 84; US 6
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84; US 6
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 48
Toward Asylum Street
Use the slight right lane.
20
Continue on Spring Street
370 ft
·
14 sec
·
Spring Street
21
At end of road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
197 ft
·
3 sec
·
Asylum Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Turn slight left onto Farmington Avenue
347 ft
·
11 sec
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Capitol Avenue
Use the left lane.
25
Turn left onto Armory Road
111 ft
·
9 sec
·
Armory Road
26
Arrive at destination
Armory Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.8 mi from East Brooklyn, CT · 32m 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from East Brooklyn, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hartford, CT
The final approach into Hartford, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.66 one way
$15.33 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.12 | $18.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.38
Providence Turnpike
(2.4 mi)
$0.17
Hartford Turnpike
(2.5 mi)
$0.17
Willimantic Turnpike
(0.6 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 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 | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.05 |
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
Hartford, CT
Morning in Hartford on Saturday
Local time
8:57 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.
Temperature spread
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 5m 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 East Brooklyn, CT to Hartford, CT covers 47.6 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 384, US 6, Willimantic Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.8 miles from East Brooklyn, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.66 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 47.6 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 0.2 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.6 miles (CT 66 / Willimantic Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 44 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from East Brooklyn, CT to Hartford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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