Origin
Moodus, CT
Afternoon in Moodus on Saturday
Local time
1:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moodus, CT to Hartford, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moodus, CT
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Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Moodus, CT to Hartford, CT covers 29.3 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 2, Westchester Road, Falls Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.3 miles on CT 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 41m highway drive covering 29.3 miles, with most of the trip on CT 2 and Westchester Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.3 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 13 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 20.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 2 and Westchester Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near CT 149 / Andrews Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (CT 149 / Andrews Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (CT 2): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CT 149 / Andrews Road
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 149 / Andrews Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward CT 2 West: Hartford
Navigation decision point
Toward CT 2 West: Hartford
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CT 2
Merge onto CT 2
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
28.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
28.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Capitol Avenue
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 2 | 20.3 mi | 25m |
| Westchester Road | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Falls Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Capitol Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| American Row | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Andrews Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 2
— 20.3 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moodus, CT and Hartford, CT.
1
Start on CT 149
272 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Haddam Moodus Road
2
Continue on CT 149
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Falls Road
3
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 149
322 ft
·
6 sec
·
Andrews Road
4
Continue on CT 149
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Falls Road
5
Continue on CT 149
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Westchester Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward CT 2 West: Hartford
7
Merge onto CT 2
20 mi
·
25 min
·
CT 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on State Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
State Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on American Row
525 ft
·
18 sec
·
American Row
10
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Capitol Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto Armory Road
111 ft
·
9 sec
·
Armory Road
13
Arrive at destination
Armory Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.72 one way
$9.43 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Hartford, CT
Afternoon in Hartford on Saturday
Local time
1:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m 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 Moodus, CT to Hartford, CT covers 29.3 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 2, Westchester Road, Falls Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.7 miles from Moodus, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.72 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 straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (CT 149 / Andrews Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (CT 2): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Moodus, CT to Hartford, 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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