Origin
Hartford, CT
Afternoon in Hartford on Friday
Local time
4:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, CT to Terryville, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
20.4 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Terryville, CT
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 20.4-mile drive from Hartford to Terryville in Connecticut is easily manageable in just 29 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route primarily utilizes I-84, Farmington Avenue, and Main Street, offering a mixed driving experience. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, this short journey is both economical and efficient. Given its brevity and the Northeast region's urban and suburban setting, you won't need an overnight stay. It's a quick hop that gets you where you need to go without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 20.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 33% of it on highway. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 6.8 miles on I-84, which provides a good opportunity for steady travel. As you transition off the interstate, the drive will likely become more local, involving Farmington Avenue and Main Street. This change in road type means you'll experience varying speeds and traffic patterns, moving from faster highway conditions to more typical town road driving as you approach Terryville.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 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 6.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Capitol Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.4 miles you will encounter 8 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: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Capitol Avenue
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
Navigation decision point
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
7
7.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward CT 4: Farmington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 39
Toward CT 4: Farmington
6
9.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CT 10 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 10 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 6 / Scott Swamp Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 6 / Scott Swamp Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Farmington Avenue | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Scott Swamp Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Terryville Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Capitol Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Armory Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 6.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, CT and Terryville, 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
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
I 84; US 6
5
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 39
Toward CT 4: Farmington
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on CT 4
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto CT 10
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Scott Swamp Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Scott Swamp Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Scott Swamp Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 6
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 6; CT 69
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto US 6
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Terryville Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Arrive at destination
US 6
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.57 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.61 | $7.23 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.91 | $7.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Terryville, CT
Afternoon in Terryville on Friday
Local time
4:56 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
29m 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 Terryville, CT covers 20.4 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 84, Farmington Avenue, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.2 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 $3.28 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 20.4 miles you will encounter 8 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: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hartford, CT to Terryville, 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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