Origin
Hartford, CT
Morning in Hartford on Wednesday
Local time
7:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
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Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
82.1 mi
132 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
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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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Glenville, CT
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This 82.1-mile drive from Hartford, CT to Glenville, CT is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 52 minutes. You'll navigate a mix of main roads, including North Broad Street and I-95, with about half of your journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $13, making it a budget-friendly excursion within the Northeast region. The drive offers a practical, straightforward experience, perfect for a quick getaway or a convenient transfer between these Connecticut locations. Given its relatively short duration, it's well-suited for a spontaneous adventure or a planned day trip without needing an overnight stay.
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
41 miles from Hartford, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
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Your journey will present a mixed driving profile, with 51% of the route on highways. Expect to encounter stretches of comfortable cruising on I-95, balanced by time spent on local roads like North Broad Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 30.3 miles on North Broad Street, offering a more continuous, less varied driving experience for that segment. As you progress, the road character will shift between the efficiency of the interstate and the more varied pace of surface streets, requiring adaptability in your driving style. This blend means you won't be stuck in a monotonous highway grind for the entire trip.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 82.1 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 47 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 1: Riverside, Old Greenwich
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hartford, CT and Glenville, CT, road signs point toward Waterbury and Old Greenwich.
Waterbury
Old Greenwich
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Broad Street | 30.3 mi | 37m |
| I 95 | 23.1 mi | 31m |
| Berlin Turnpike | 11 mi | 14m |
| CT 8 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| East Putnam Avenue | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Merritt Parkway | 3 mi | 3m |
| Broad Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Glenville Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, CT and Glenville, CT.
Start on Armory Road
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
Turn left onto Broad Street
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
Continue on Berlin Turnpike
Continue on US 5; CT 15
Continue on CT 15
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto CT 8
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn slight left onto US 1
Turn right onto Dearfield Drive
Enter roundabout onto Glenville Road
Continue on Glenville Road
Turn left onto Weaver Street
Arrive at destination
For this 1 hour and 52-minute drive, leaving early in the morning is advisable to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach I-95. Since it's a shorter trip of 82.1 miles, you have the flexibility to take your time and don't necessarily need to plan for extensive stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, with an estimated cost of $13 for the trip; however, there are no specific recommended stops noted, so plan any refueling or breaks around your personal needs. A practical tip for this route is to be mindful of the transition from surface streets like North Broad Street onto the interstate, as this can sometimes involve abrupt changes in speed and traffic flow.
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glenville, CT than in the middle of the route.
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.
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 82.1 miles and 1h 52m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41 mi from Hartford, CT · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 41 miles from Hartford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Glenville, 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 Glenville, CT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$13.22 one way
$26.43 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $14.54 | $29.08 |
| premium | $4.86 | $15.72 | $31.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.13 | $36.25 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.77
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
$13
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.62 | $3.94 |
| Efficient EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.49 | $5.25 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Hartford on Wednesday
Local time
7:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Glenville on Wednesday
Local time
7:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
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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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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