Origin
Guilford, CT
Afternoon in Guilford on Wednesday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Guilford, CT to West Hartford, CT
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
59m
Distance
41.8 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
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6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Guilford, CT
David Kanigan
West Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Guilford, CT to West Hartford, CT covers 41.8 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Boston Post Road, Notch Hill Road, Foxon Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.73 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
20.9 miles from Guilford, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 41.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Boston Post Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Guilford, CT to West Hartford, CT is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Guilford, CT to West Hartford, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Post Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Notch Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Foxon Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Forest Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Middletown Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clintonville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Woodhouse Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Airline Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Boston Post Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guilford, CT and West Hartford, CT.
1
Start on State Street
226 ft
·
11 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn right onto Boston Post Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Boston Post Road
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Notch Hill Road
66 ft
·
1 sec
·
Notch Hill Road
4
Exit the roundabout onto Notch Hill Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Notch Hill Road
5
Turn left onto Foxon Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Foxon Road
6
Turn right onto Forest Road
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Forest Road
7
Turn slight right onto Middletown Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Middletown Avenue
8
Turn left onto Clintonville Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Clintonville Road
9
Turn right onto Woodhouse Avenue
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Woodhouse Avenue
10
Turn right onto South Airline Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Airline Road
11
Turn right onto East Center Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
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East Center Street
12
Take the ramp left toward I 91 North: Hartford
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 91 North: Hartford
13
Merge slight left
5.4 mi
·
6 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
CT 15 North
15
Merge slight right
7.4 mi
·
9 min
16
Take the exit slight right
515 ft
·
14 sec
17
Turn slight right
292 ft
·
8 sec
18
Turn slight right onto Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Frontage Road
19
Take the ramp left toward CT 9 North: New Britain
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
CT 9 North: New Britain
20
Merge slight left
1.5 mi
·
1 min
21
Keep slight right
6.3 mi
·
7 min
22
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East: Hartford
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 84 East: Hartford
23
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Elmwood
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Main Street, Elmwood
25
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
26
Turn left onto Pelham Road
361 ft
·
15 sec
·
Pelham Road
27
Turn right onto LaSalle Road
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
LaSalle Road
28
At the end of the road, turn left onto Farmington Avenue
135 ft
·
5 sec
·
Farmington Avenue
29
Turn right onto Dale Street
463 ft
·
24 sec
·
Dale Street
30
Turn right onto Brace Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Brace Road
31
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
289 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
32
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 20.9 miles from Guilford, CT, or about 29m into the drive.
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 41.8 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.9 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 50m
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 Guilford, 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 Guilford, CT
This is one driving day of about 41.8 miles and 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Guilford, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.9 mi from Guilford, CT · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Guilford, 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
$6.73 one way
$13.46 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.40 | $14.81 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.00 | $16.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Afternoon in West Hartford on Wednesday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Brookhaven, NY
21 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
39 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
59m 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 Guilford, CT to West Hartford, CT covers 41.8 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Boston Post Road, Notch Hill Road, Foxon Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.9 miles from Guilford, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.73 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.
The drive from Guilford, CT to West Hartford, CT is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Guilford, CT to West Hartford, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Guilford, CT to West Hartford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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