Origin
Hartford, CT
Late night in Hartford on Monday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, CT to South Windsor, CT
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7.1 mi
11 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
3 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
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 South Windsor, CT covers 7.1 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, I 84, Governor Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.9 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.14 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
3.6 miles from Hartford, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 15m drive with frequent turns across 7.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 3.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 7.1 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 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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
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~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 84
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 84
7
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward Governor Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 56
Toward Governor Street
6
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 5; US 44 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 5; US 44 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| I 84 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Governor Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Capitol Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Armory Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 3.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, CT and South Windsor, CT.
1
Start on Armory Road
112 ft
·
15 sec
·
Armory Road
2
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
384 ft
·
11 sec
·
Capitol Avenue
3
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Broad Street
4
Take the ramp right toward I 84
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 84
5
Merge slight left
1.7 mi
·
2 min
6
Take the exit slight left toward Governor Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Governor Street
7
Keep slight right
240 ft
·
6 sec
8
Turn straight onto Governor Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Governor Street
9
Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
10
Turn left onto Main Street
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
11
Turn left
95 ft
·
7 sec
12
Arrive at your 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 3.6 miles from Hartford, CT, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.9 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 7.1 miles or 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 3.6 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Windsor, 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.
+
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 7.1 miles and 15m.
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 Main Street for about 3.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3.6 mi from Hartford, CT · 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 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 7.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 3.6 miles from Hartford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South Windsor, CT
The final approach into South Windsor, 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 South Windsor, 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
$1.14 one way
$2.27 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $1.25 | $2.49 |
| premium | $4.83 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $1.58 | $3.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
3 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Corbins Corner Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger
West Hartford, CT
Tesla
8 DCFC
West Hartford, CT
West Hartford, CT
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE
6 DCFC
CUMB FARMS EV POINT 4762
West Hartford, CT
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1
ChargePoint Network: 1
Tesla: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
South Windsor, CT
Late night in South Windsor on Monday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
4 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m 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 South Windsor, CT covers 7.1 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, I 84, Governor Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.6 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 $1.14 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 10 significant decision points across 7.1 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.
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 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hartford, CT to South Windsor, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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