Origin
Hartford, CT
Morning in Hartford on Monday
Local time
11:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, CT to Eastford, CT
Drive Time
52m
Distance
37.8 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
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.
Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hartford, CT to Eastford, CT covers 37.8 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 84, Ashford Center Road, Storrs Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.2 miles on I 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.05 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
18.9 miles from Hartford, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 52m highway drive covering 37.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 84 and Ashford Center Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.2 miles on I 84.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and Ashford Center Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Broad Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 37.8 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 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Broad Street
Turn right onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 84
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 84
6
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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I 84; US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
5.2 mi into trip
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~7m in
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I 84; US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6 toward I 84 East: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 84 East: Boston
8
19.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward CT 195: Tolland, Mansfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 68
Toward CT 195: Tolland, Mansfield
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Hartford, CT to Eastford, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Mansfield along the way.
Mansfield
19.7 mi in
|
~24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 19.2 mi | 23m |
| Ashford Center Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Storrs Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Merrow Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Squaw Hollow Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Eastford Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Middle Turnpike | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Hartford Turnpike | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 19.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, CT and Eastford, CT.
1
Start on Armory Road
111 ft
·
15 sec
·
Armory Road
2
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
382 ft
·
10 sec
·
Capitol Avenue
3
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 84
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 84; US 6
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 84; US 6
Toward I 84 East: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 68
Toward CT 195: Tolland, Mansfield
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto CT 195
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Merrow Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on CT 195
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tolland Turnpike
11
Continue on CT 195
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Storrs Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto US 44
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Middle Turnpike
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on US 44
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Boston Turnpike
14
Continue on US 44
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Squaw Hollow Road
15
Continue on US 44
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Pompey Hollow Road
16
Continue on US 44
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Ashford Center Road
17
Continue on US 44
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Hartford Turnpike
18
Turn left onto CT 198
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Eastford Road
19
Turn right onto Old Colony Road
41 ft
·
1 sec
·
Old Colony Road
20
Arrive at destination
Old Colony Road
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 18.9 miles from Hartford, CT, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.2 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 37.8 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.9 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eastford, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hartford, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Hartford, CT
This is one driving day of about 37.8 miles and 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from 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 I 84 for about 19.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.9 mi from Hartford, CT · 23m 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 37.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Hartford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Eastford, CT
The final approach into Eastford, 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 Eastford, 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
$6.05 one way
$12.10 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $6.63 | $13.27 |
| premium | $4.83 | $7.18 | $14.37 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.40 | $16.80 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.37
Middle Turnpike
(1.8 mi)
$0.12
Hartford Turnpike
(1.4 mi)
$0.10
Boston Turnpike
(1.1 mi)
$0.08
Tolland Turnpike
(0.9 mi)
$0.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Eastford, CT
Morning in Eastford on Monday
Local time
11:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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 Hartford, CT to Eastford, CT covers 37.8 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 84, Ashford Center Road, Storrs Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.9 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 $6.05 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 11 significant decision points across 37.8 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 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hartford, CT to Eastford, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Mansfield along the way.
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