Origin
Hartford, CT
Morning in Hartford on Friday
Local time
10:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, CT to Derby, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
42.4 mi
68 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartford, CT
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Derby, CT
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Trip Overview
This 42.4-mile drive from Hartford to Derby, Connecticut, will take you about 57 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate local streets, with about 29% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $7. Given its short duration and local road focus, this trip is best tackled in one go, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Both Hartford and Derby are situated in the Northeast region of the US, specifically within Connecticut, so you'll be staying within the same state for this excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 42.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route. While nearly 30% of the journey involves highway driving, the majority of your time will be spent on local roads like North Broad Street and Berlin Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 24.9 miles on North Broad Street, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before returning to more frequent turns. This road's personality is less about sweeping vistas and more about navigating through various communities.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Broad Street is the longest continuous segment at about 24.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Capitol Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Capitol Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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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Capitol Avenue
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
38.7 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward CT 34 West: Derby
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 42B
Toward CT 34 West: Derby
5
41.9 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
CT 34 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 34 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
42.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Third Street
Turn left onto Third Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Broad Street | 24.9 mi | 30m |
| Berlin Turnpike | 11 mi | 14m |
| Broad Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| New Haven Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Derby Turnpike | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Maple Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Derby Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Broad Street
— 24.9 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, CT and Derby, CT.
1
Start on Armory Road
111 ft
·
15 sec
·
Armory Road
2
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Capitol Avenue
3
Turn left onto Broad Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Avenue
5
Continue on Berlin Turnpike
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Berlin Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 5; CT 15
25 mi
·
30 min
·
North Broad Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 42B
Toward CT 34 West: Derby
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto CT 34
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Derby Turnpike
9
Continue on CT 34
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Haven Avenue
10
Continue on CT 34
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Derby Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto CT 34
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Minerva Street
382 ft
·
18 sec
·
Minerva Street
13
Turn left onto Third Street
197 ft
·
10 sec
·
Third Street
14
Turn right
35 ft
·
2 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.2 mi from Hartford, 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Hartford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Derby, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Derby, 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
$6.83 one way
$13.65 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.85
Berlin Turnpike
(11 mi)
$0.77
Derby Turnpike
(1.2 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
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 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 | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.71 |
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
Derby, CT
Morning in Derby on Friday
Local time
10:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
57m 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 Hartford, CT to Derby, CT covers 42.4 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Broad Street, Berlin Turnpike, Broad Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.2 miles from Hartford, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.83 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 42.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Capitol Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hartford, CT to Derby, 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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