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Trip from Hartford, CT to Roxbury, CT

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 37m

Distance

73.4 mi

118 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hartford, CT to Roxbury, CT covers 73.4 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Broad Street, Merritt Parkway, Berlin Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.3 miles on North Broad Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.82 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.

Midpoint

36.7 miles from Hartford, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 73.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Hartford, CT to Roxbury, CT covers 73.4 miles and takes about 1h 37m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 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 30.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Capitol Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 37m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 72 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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
72 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

Take the exit toward CT 104: Long Ridge Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 9 Toward CT 104: Long Ridge Road
4
72.2 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | CT 104 / Long Ridge Road

Turn left onto CT 104 / Long Ridge Road

Navigation decision point

5
73.3 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | Roxbury Road

Turn right onto Roxbury Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Broad Street 30.3 mi 37m
Merritt Parkway 27.9 mi 35m
Berlin Turnpike 11 mi 14m
Broad Street 1.9 mi 3m
Long Ridge Road 1.1 mi 2m
Maple Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Capitol Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Roxbury Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Broad Street — 30.3 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, CT and Roxbury, 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

30 mi · 37 min · North Broad Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on CT 15

28 mi · 35 min · Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 51 sec
Exit 9 Toward CT 104: Long Ridge Road Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn left onto CT 104

1.1 mi · 2 min · Long Ridge Road
10

Turn right onto Roxbury Road

105 ft · 5 sec · Roxbury Road
Use the right lane.
11

Continue on Roxbury Road

206 ft · 6 sec · Roxbury Road
12

Turn right

87 ft · 6 sec
13

Arrive at 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 36.7 miles from Hartford, CT, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.3 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 16 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.7 miles or 49m 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 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roxbury, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hartford, CT

This is one driving day of about 73.4 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Hartford, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Broad Street for about 30.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.7 mi from Hartford, CT · 49m into the drive

town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hamden, CT

37 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

Meriden, CT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ansonia, CT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.7 miles from Hartford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Roxbury, CT

The final approach into Roxbury, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Lyla's Restaurant & Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stamford, Connecticut

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $50 to $10 mile 68.2

Hours: 12–2:30 pm

+14756195795

Visit website

Lyla's Restaurant & Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $50 to $10 mile 68.2

Stamford, Connecticut

Hours: 12–2:30 pm

+14756195795

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.1 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 73.4

Stamford, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 73.4

Stamford, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 73.4

Stamford, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Greenspot Charging Station

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 73.4

Stamford, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 73.4

Stamford, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

AmpUp Charging Station

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 73.4

Stamford, Connecticut

Visit website

ZEF Charging Station

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 73.4

Stamford, Connecticut

+16126884596

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 73.4

Stamford, Connecticut

Sacred Heart University Discovery Science Center and Planetarium

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 52.4

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12034163521

Visit website

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 47.2

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12033946565

Visit website

New Britain Youth Museum At Hungerford Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 10.5

Berlin, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18608279064

Visit website

Stepping Stones Museum for Children

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 62.9

Norwalk, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12038990606

Visit website

Milford Green

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 41.9

Milford, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Montgomery Pinetum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 73.4

Cos Cob, Connecticut

+12036227824

Visit website

Yale University Art Gallery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 36.7

New Haven, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12034320600

Visit website

The Mead Visitor Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 36.7

New Haven, Connecticut

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12034322300

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Weir Farm National Historical Park

Weir Farm National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists. Set amidst more than 60 acres of painterly woods, fie...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 60.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.82 one way

$23.63 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $13.00 $26.00
premium $4.86 $14.06 $28.11
diesel $5.61 $16.21 $32.41

Estimated Tolls: $0.77

Berlin Turnpike (11 mi) $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

$12

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22 0 $7.71 $3.52
Efficient EV 18.4 0 $6.42 $2.94
EV Truck/SUV 29.4 0 $10.28 $4.70

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Jun 20, 2022

Origin

Hartford, CT

Late night in Hartford on Friday

Local time

2:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Roxbury, CT

Late night in Roxbury on Friday

Local time

2:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°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

22 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

1h 37m 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 Roxbury, CT covers 73.4 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Broad Street, Merritt Parkway, Berlin Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.7 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 $11.82 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 straightforward 1h 37m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 72 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hartford, CT to Roxbury, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.

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