Origin
Hartford, CT
Afternoon in Hartford on Friday
Local time
1:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, CT to Sharon, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
50.1 mi
81 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
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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Sharon, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hartford, CT to Sharon, CT covers 50.1 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 202, Cornwall Bridge Road, Albany Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11 miles on US 202. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 50.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Hartford, CT to Sharon, CT covers 50.1 miles and takes about 1h 19m, 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 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 202 is the longest continuous segment at about 11 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near Capitol Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.1 miles (US 44 / Albany Avenue): 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.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Capitol Avenue
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Broad Street
Turn right onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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US 44 / Albany Avenue
Turn left onto US 44 / Albany Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
25.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
CT 4 / East Elm Street
Turn right onto CT 4 / East Elm Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
49.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
CT 41 / Main Street
Turn sharp right onto CT 41 / Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 202 | 11 mi | 13m |
| Cornwall Bridge Road | 7.8 mi | 13m |
| Albany Avenue | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Sharon Turnpike | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Furnace Brook Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Albany Turnpike | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| East Main Street | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Goshen Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 202
— 11 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, CT and Sharon, 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
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on Cogswell Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Cogswell Street
5
Turn left onto Garden Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden Street
6
Turn left onto US 44
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Albany Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 44
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Mountain Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 44; CT 10
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 44; US 202
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Albany Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 202
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US 202
11
Turn right onto CT 4
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Elm Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on CT 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Migeon Avenue
13
Continue on CT 4
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Goshen Road
14
Continue on CT 4
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Torrington Road
15
Enter roundabout onto CT 4
65 ft
·
1 sec
·
Sharon Turnpike
16
Continue on CT 4
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Sharon Turnpike
17
Continue on CT 4
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bunker Hill Road
18
Turn left onto CT 4
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cemetery Hill Road
19
Continue on CT 4
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Furnace Brook Road
20
Continue on US 7; CT 4
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Kent Road
21
Continue on US 7; CT 4
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Cornwall Bridge Road
22
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 4
7.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Cornwall Bridge Road
23
Turn sharp right onto CT 41
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
24
Continue on West Main Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Main Street
25
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25 mi from Hartford, CT · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Hartford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sharon, CT
The final approach into Sharon, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.07 one way
$16.13 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.87 | $17.75 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.59 | $19.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.48
Sharon Turnpike
(3.6 mi)
$0.25
Albany Turnpike
(3.3 mi)
$0.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Sharon, CT
Afternoon in Sharon on Friday
Local time
1:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
New Hartford, CT
25 mi in
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
25 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 19m 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 Sharon, CT covers 50.1 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 202, Cornwall Bridge Road, Albany Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25 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 $8.07 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 50.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.1 miles (US 44 / Albany Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hartford, CT to Sharon, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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