Origin
Hartford, CT
Night in Hartford on Friday
Local time
9:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, CT to Oakville, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Oakville, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
Hartford, CT to Oakville, CT is 33.5 miles and takes about 44 minutes via I 84, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Connecticut, making it an easy one-day trip. You'll primarily be on interstate highways, so expect a quick and efficient journey. It's a short enough distance that you can easily fit it into a morning or afternoon, leaving plenty of time for your destination. This route is ideal if you're looking for a no-fuss connection between these two Northeast locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 95% of the journey taking place on interstates. You'll spend most of your time on I 84, experiencing a continuous stretch of 29.1 miles on this main artery. The route is characterized by its efficiency, designed for covering distance quickly rather than for scenic exploration. Expect a consistent driving experience with limited transitions to local roads until you approach your destination in Oakville. The primary roads are I 84 and CT 8, guiding you smoothly to your final stop.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 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 29.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and CT 73. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 33.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (I 84; US 6): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles (I 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 84 West: Waterbury
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 84 West: Waterbury
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 84; US 6
Merge onto I 84; US 6
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
12.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 84
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
29.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward CT 8 North: Torrington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 20
Toward CT 8 North: Torrington
8
30.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
CT 73
Take the exit onto CT 73 toward CT 73: Oakville, Watertown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 31
Toward CT 73: Oakville, Watertown
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hartford, CT to Oakville, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Watertown along the way.
Watertown
30.7 mi in
|
~39m
|
via CT 73
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 29.1 mi | 35m |
| CT 73 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| CT 8 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Buckingham Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Ballfarm Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Capitol Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Armory Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 29.1 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, CT and Oakville, CT.
1
Start on Armory Road
111 ft
·
14 sec
·
Armory Road
2
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
330 ft
·
10 sec
·
Capitol Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 84 West: Waterbury
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 84; US 6
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84
17 mi
·
21 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 20
Toward CT 8 North: Torrington
7
Merge onto CT 8
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 8
8
Take the exit onto CT 73
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 73
Exit 31
Toward CT 73: Oakville, Watertown
Use the slight left lane.
9
Turn right onto Buckingham Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Buckingham Street
10
Turn left onto Ballfarm Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Ballfarm Road
11
Arrive at destination
Ballfarm Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.39 one way
$10.79 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.42 | $12.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 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 | 10 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Oakville, CT
Night in Oakville on Friday
Local time
9:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
26 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
44m 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 Oakville, CT covers 33.5 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 84, CT 73, CT 8. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 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 $5.39 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 short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 33.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (I 84; US 6): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles (I 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hartford, CT to Oakville, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Watertown along the way.
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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