Origin
Hartford, CT
Afternoon in Hartford on Saturday
Local time
4:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, CT to South Windham, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
32.5 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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 Windham, CT covers 32.5 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Capitol Avenue, Broad Street, I 84 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capitol Avenue | — | — |
| Broad Street | — | — |
| I 84 | — | — |
| I 384 East | — | — |
| Middletown Road | — | — |
| CT 32 | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| West Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Capitol Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, CT and South Windham, 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
2.5 mi
·
3 min
6
Keep slight left
2.3 mi
·
2 min
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 384 East: Providence
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 384 East: Providence
8
Continue straight
7.3 mi
·
8 min
9
Continue straight
11 mi
·
16 min
10
Turn left onto Middletown Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Middletown Road
11
Take the exit slight right toward CT 32: Stafford Springs, Willimantic
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
CT 32: Stafford Springs, Willimantic
12
Turn right onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
13
Turn left onto West Avenue
453 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Avenue
14
Turn right onto Valley Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Valley Street
15
Turn right onto Jackson Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Jackson Street
16
Continue on South Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Street
17
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Pleasant Street
18
Continue on Windham Road
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Windham Road
19
Turn right onto Main Street
312 ft
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
20
Turn right
49 ft
·
5 sec
21
Turn left
95 ft
·
7 sec
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.3 miles from Hartford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.23 one way
$10.46 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.76 | $11.51 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.22 | $12.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Windham, CT
Afternoon in South Windham on Saturday
Local time
4:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
18°F
Vernon, CT
16 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
10 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
47m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
32.5 mi in 47m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Capitol Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hartford, CT to South Windham, CT is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hartford, CT to South Windham, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Hartford, CT
Full guide →Hartford is the capital of the state of Connecticut in the United States of America. It is home to the country's oldest public art museum (Wadsworth Atheneum), and the Mark Twain House, in which the author wrote his most famous works and raised his family. Mark Twain wrote in 1868, "Of all the beautiful towns it has been my fortune to see this is the chief."
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 32.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hartford, CT to South Windham, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Windham, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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