Origin
New London, CT
Late night in New London on Saturday
Local time
2:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New London, 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
1h 5m
Distance
46.6 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New London, CT
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Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from New London, CT to Hartford, CT covers 46.6 miles and takes about 1h 5m 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 11, Hartford Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.5 miles on CT 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 46.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 5m highway drive covering 46.6 miles, with most of the trip on CT 2 and CT 11. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.5 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 15 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 24.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 2 and CT 11. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broad Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 5m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (CT 11): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21 miles (CT 2): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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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Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Navigation decision point
6
13.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
CT 11
Take the exit onto CT 11 toward CT 11 North: Colchester, Hartford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CT 11 North: Colchester, Hartford
5
21 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
CT 2
Merge onto CT 2
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
45.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
46 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
Capitol Avenue
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 2 | 24.5 mi | 30m |
| CT 11 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Hartford Turnpike | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| Hartford-New London Turnpike | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| New London Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Broad Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Haddam Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Capitol Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 2
— 24.5 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New London, CT and Hartford, CT.
1
Start on Huntington Street
52 ft
·
9 sec
·
Huntington Street
2
Turn left onto Broad Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
3
Continue on CT 85
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Hartford Turnpike
4
Continue on CT 85
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Hartford-New London Turnpike
5
Continue on CT 85
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
New London Road
6
Enter roundabout onto CT 82
169 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Haddam Road
7
Continue on CT 82
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Haddam Road
8
Take the exit onto CT 11
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
CT 11
Toward CT 11 North: Colchester, Hartford
9
Merge onto CT 2
24 mi
·
30 min
·
CT 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on State Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
State Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on American Row
525 ft
·
18 sec
·
American Row
12
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Capitol Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto Armory Road
111 ft
·
9 sec
·
Armory Road
15
Arrive at destination
Armory Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.3 mi from New London, CT · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from New London, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hartford, CT
The final approach into Hartford, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.50 one way
$15.00 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.25 | $16.51 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.92 | $17.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.53
Hartford Turnpike
(4.4 mi)
$0.31
Hartford-New London Turnpike
(3.1 mi)
$0.22
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Late night in Hartford on Saturday
Local time
2:55 AM
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
1h 5m 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 New London, CT to Hartford, CT covers 46.6 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 2, CT 11, Hartford Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.3 miles from New London, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.50 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 1h 5m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (CT 11): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21 miles (CT 2): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from New London, 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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