Origin
Ledyard, CT
Late night in Ledyard on Monday
Local time
5:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ledyard, CT to West Hartford, CT
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
54.5 mi
88 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
6 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Hartford, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Ledyard, CT to West Hartford, CT covers 54.5 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 2, CT 2A, Farmington Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.2 miles on CT 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.72 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
27.2 miles from Ledyard, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 11m highway drive covering 54.5 miles, with most of the trip on CT 2 and CT 2A. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.2 miles on CT 2.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CT 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 36.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 2 and CT 2A. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 54.5 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 12.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
12.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Hartford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 13B
Toward CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Hartford
8
48.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward I 84 West, I 91 North
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 1B
Toward I 84 West, I 91 North
7
50.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward Asylum Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 48
Toward Asylum Street
7
50.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
Asylum Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
54.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
North Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto North Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 2 | 36.2 mi | 43m |
| CT 2A | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Farmington Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Stoddards Wharf Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Military Highway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| I 84 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Colonel Ledyard Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Brace Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 2
— 36.2 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ledyard, CT and West Hartford, CT.
1
Start on Ray Holdridge Circle
66 ft
·
5 sec
·
Ray Holdridge Circle
2
Turn right onto Colonel Ledyard Highway
299 ft
·
12 sec
·
Colonel Ledyard Highway
3
Continue on Colonel Ledyard Highway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Colonel Ledyard Highway
4
Turn left onto Stoddards Wharf Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Stoddards Wharf Road
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Military Highway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Military Highway
6
Turn left
2.4 mi
·
2 min
7
Keep slight right
4.4 mi
·
5 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Hartford
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Hartford
9
Merge slight left
36 mi
·
43 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West, I 91 North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84 West, I 91 North
11
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward Asylum Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Asylum Street
13
Continue on Spring Street
371 ft
·
14 sec
·
Spring Street
14
At the end of the road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
197 ft
·
3 sec
·
Asylum Avenue
15
Turn slight left onto Farmington Avenue
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmington Avenue
16
Turn right onto Dale Street
463 ft
·
24 sec
·
Dale Street
17
Turn right onto Brace Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Brace Road
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
289 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
19
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 27.2 miles from Ledyard, CT, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.2 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 54.5 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.2 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Hartford, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Ledyard, 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 Ledyard, CT
This is one driving day of about 54.5 miles and 1h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ledyard, 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 CT 2 for about 36.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.2 mi from Ledyard, CT · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 54.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from Ledyard, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Hartford, CT
The final approach into West Hartford, 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 West Hartford, 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
$8.72 one way
$17.45 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $9.56 | $19.13 |
| premium | $4.83 | $10.36 | $20.72 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.11 | $24.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
6 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Auxxi Horizon Commons (Rocky Hill, CT)
Rocky Hill, CT
Electrify America
6 DCFC
Monaco Ford
Glastonbury, CT
Blink Network
4 DCFC
BOA East Hartford CT2-120 (Hartford, CT)
East Hartford, CT
Electrify America
4 DCFC
Wauregan Garage
Norwich, CT
AMPUP
1 DCFC
256 Oakwood Drive Suite 3
Glastonbury, CT
EV Connect
1 DCFC
The Shoppes at Fox Run 1
Glastonbury, CT
eVgo Network
1 DCFC
Electrify America: 2
AMPUP: 1
EV Connect: 1
Blink Network: 1
eVgo Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.72 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.63 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
West Hartford, CT
Late night in West Hartford on Monday
Local time
5:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
27 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
31 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 11m 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 Ledyard, CT to West Hartford, CT covers 54.5 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 2, CT 2A, Farmington Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.2 miles from Ledyard, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.72 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 15 significant decision points across 54.5 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 12.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Ledyard, CT to West Hartford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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