Origin
East Haven, CT
Evening in East Haven on Friday
Local time
6:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Haven, 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
52m
Distance
38.6 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Haven, CT
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Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Haven, CT to Hartford, CT covers 38.6 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 91, CT 15, Broad Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.7 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 38.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 52m highway drive covering 38.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and CT 15. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.7 miles on I 91.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 91 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and CT 15. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near Townsend Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 38.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (Townsend Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (East Ferry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Townsend Avenue
Turn right onto Townsend Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
East Ferry Street
Turn left onto East Ferry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
20.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward CT 15 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward CT 15 North
6
38.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Capitol Avenue
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 16.7 mi | 19m |
| CT 15 | 13.6 mi | 17m |
| Broad Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Ferry Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Berlin Turnpike | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Maple Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Frontage Road | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Saltonstall Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 16.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Haven, CT and Hartford, CT.
1
Start on Hemingway Avenue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Hemingway Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto US 1
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Saltonstall Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Frontage Road
4
Continue on US 1
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Forbes Avenue
5
Turn right onto Townsend Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Townsend Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on Fairmont Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Fairmont Avenue
7
Turn right onto Farren Avenue
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Farren Avenue
8
Turn left onto East Ferry Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Ferry Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 91 North: Hartford
10
Merge onto I 91
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 17
Toward CT 15 North
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto CT 15
14 mi
·
17 min
·
CT 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on CT 314
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Berlin Turnpike
14
Continue on Maple Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Avenue
15
Turn left onto Broad Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
16
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Capitol Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Armory Road
111 ft
·
9 sec
·
Armory Road
18
Arrive at destination
Armory Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.3 mi from East Haven, CT · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from East Haven, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hartford, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into 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
$6.21 one way
$12.43 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.84 | $13.67 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.08
Berlin Turnpike
(1.1 mi)
$0.08
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Evening in Hartford on Friday
Local time
6:05 PM
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
24 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
52m 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 Haven, CT to Hartford, CT covers 38.6 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, CT 15, Broad Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.3 miles from East Haven, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.21 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 38.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (Townsend Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (East Ferry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from East Haven, CT to Hartford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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