Origin
East Hartford, CT
Evening in East Hartford on Sunday
Local time
7:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Hartford, CT to West Hartford, CT
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7.9 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Hartford, CT
David Kanigan
West Hartford, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from East Hartford, CT to West Hartford, CT covers 7.9 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Farmington Avenue, I 84, Tolland Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.2 miles on Farmington Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.26 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
4 miles from East Hartford, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 14m drive with frequent turns across 7.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 3.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near US 44 / Burnside Avenue.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 7.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (US 44 / Burnside Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 44 / Burnside Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 44 / Burnside Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
9
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 2, I 84 West: Norwich, Downtown Hartford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CT 2, I 84 West: Norwich, Downtown Hartf...
8
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 84 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 84 West
7
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m 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
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Asylum Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from East Hartford, CT to West Hartford, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford along the way.
Hartford
2.5 mi in
|
~5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| I 84 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Tolland Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Governor Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Burnside Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brace Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dale Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Farmington Avenue
— 3.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Hartford, CT and West Hartford, CT.
1
Start on Tolland Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Tolland Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 44
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Burnside Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Merge onto US 5; US 44
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Governor Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Governor Street
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward CT 2, I 84, I 91
6
Keep slight right at fork
88 ft
·
1 sec
Toward CT 2, I 84 West: Norwich, Downtown Hartford
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 84 West
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 84; US 6
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the none lane.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 48
Toward Asylum Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on Spring Street
370 ft
·
14 sec
·
Spring Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
197 ft
·
3 sec
·
Asylum Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn slight left onto Farmington Avenue
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Dale Street
462 ft
·
24 sec
·
Dale Street
14
Turn right onto Brace Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Brace Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto North Main Street
287 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
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 4 miles from East Hartford, CT, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.2 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 7.9 miles or 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 12m
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 East Hartford, 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 East Hartford, CT
This is one driving day of about 7.9 miles and 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from East Hartford, 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 3.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4 mi from East Hartford, CT · 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 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 7.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4 miles from East Hartford, 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
$1.26 one way
$2.53 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $1.39 | $2.77 |
| premium | $4.83 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $1.76 | $3.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
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
West Hartford, CT
Evening in West Hartford on Sunday
Local time
7:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
4 mi in
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.
Temperature spread
21 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
14m 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 Hartford, CT to West Hartford, CT covers 7.9 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Farmington Avenue, I 84, Tolland Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4 miles from East Hartford, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.26 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 7.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (US 44 / Burnside Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from East Hartford, CT to West Hartford, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford along the way.
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