Origin
Goshen, CT
Evening in Goshen on Friday
Local time
7:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goshen, 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
50m
Distance
32.2 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goshen, CT
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Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 32.2-mile drive from Goshen to Hartford, Connecticut, can easily be completed in about 50 minutes, making it an ideal day trip within the Northeast region. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, this journey is budget-friendly and requires no overnight stays. The route utilizes a mix of main roads including Litchfield Turnpike and Albany Avenue, with about 37% of the drive on highways. It offers a practical way to travel between these two Connecticut locations without significant time commitment or expense.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 32.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, balancing highway stretches with more local road segments. While 37% of the drive is on highways, you'll also navigate through town centers and residential areas. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.8 miles on Litchfield Turnpike. This means the pace will vary, offering moments of quicker travel interspersed with slower sections as you approach and enter Hartford.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Litchfield Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 11.8 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 / Torrington Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 7 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 / Torrington Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 31.1 miles (Garden Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.7 miles (Cogswell Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CT 4 / Torrington Road
Enter roundabout onto CT 4 / Torrington Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
31.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Garden Street
Turn right onto Garden Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
31.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Cogswell Street
Turn right onto Cogswell Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
32.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Capitol Avenue
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
32.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Armory Road
Turn left onto Armory Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Litchfield Turnpike | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| Albany Avenue | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| West Main Street | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Goshen Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Torrington Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Avon Mountain Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Elm Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Litchfield Turnpike
— 11.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goshen, CT and Hartford, CT.
1
Start on CT 63
36 ft
·
0 sec
·
Old Middle Street
2
Enter roundabout onto CT 4
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
Torrington Road
3
Continue on CT 4
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Torrington Road
4
Continue on CT 4
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Goshen Road
5
Continue on CT 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Migeon Avenue
6
Turn straight onto CT 4
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Elm Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto US 202; CT 4
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
8
Continue on US 202
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Litchfield Turnpike
Use the left / slight left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on US 44; US 202
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 44
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Mountain Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 44
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Albany Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Garden Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Cogswell Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cogswell Street
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Capitol Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Armory Road
111 ft
·
9 sec
·
Armory Road
17
Arrive at destination
Armory Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.1 mi from Goshen, CT · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from Goshen, 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
$5.18 one way
$10.37 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.17 | $12.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.83
Litchfield Turnpike
(11.8 mi)
$0.83
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
7:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Canton, CT
16 mi in
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
27 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
50m 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 Goshen, CT to Hartford, CT covers 32.2 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Litchfield Turnpike, Albany Avenue, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.1 miles from Goshen, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.18 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 50m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 4 / Torrington Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 31.1 miles (Garden Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.7 miles (Cogswell Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Goshen, 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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