Origin
Hartford, CT
Morning in Hartford on Saturday
Local time
10:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, CT to Cromwell, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
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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Cromwell, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hartford, CT to Cromwell, CT covers 15 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 91, West Street, CT 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.6 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 21m highway drive covering 15 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and West Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.6 miles on I 91.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 91 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and West Street. You will hit about 11 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 15 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 left onto Capitol Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Enter roundabout toward Bradley International Airport, Springfield, New Haven
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Bradley International Airport, Springfie...
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward CT 9 South: Middletown, Old Saybrook
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 22S
Toward CT 9 South: Middletown, Old Saybrook
8
12.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward CT 372: West Street, Cromwell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27
Toward CT 372: West Street, Cromwell
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 Cromwell, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Old Saybrook along the way.
Old Saybrook
11 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 9.6 mi | 12m |
| West Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| CT 9 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Capitol Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hudson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Armory Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wall Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 9.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, CT and Cromwell, CT.
1
Start on Armory Road
111 ft
·
14 sec
·
Armory Road
2
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Capitol Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto Hudson Street
515 ft
·
16 sec
·
Hudson Street
4
Enter roundabout
39 ft
·
0 sec
Toward Bradley International Airport, Springfield, New Haven
5
Continue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward Bradley International Airport, Springfield, New Haven
6
Merge onto I 91
9.6 mi
·
12 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 22S
Toward CT 9 South: Middletown, Old Saybrook
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto CT 9
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 9
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 27
Toward CT 372: West Street, Cromwell
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto CT 372
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto CT 99
313 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn left onto Wall Street
53 ft
·
1 sec
·
Wall Street
13
Arrive at destination
Wall Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.41 one way
$4.83 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Cromwell, CT
Morning in Cromwell on Saturday
Local time
10:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
24 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
21m 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 Cromwell, CT covers 15 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, West Street, CT 9. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 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 $2.41 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 15 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hartford, CT to Cromwell, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Old Saybrook along the way.
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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