Origin
North Haven, CT
Evening in North Haven on Friday
Local time
5:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Haven, CT to West Hartford, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
31.2 mi
50 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 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
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.
North Haven, CT
David Kanigan
West Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Haven, CT to West Hartford, CT covers 31.2 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 91, CT 9, CT 15 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.9 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 31.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 42m highway drive covering 31.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and CT 9. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.9 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 22 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 9.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and CT 9. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 31.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles (CT 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
11 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward CT 15 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward CT 15 North
8
19.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the ramp toward CT 9 North: New Britain
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward CT 9 North: New Britain
6
20.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
CT 9
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 9
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
27.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 84 East: Hartford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40B
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
6
28.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward South Main Street, Elmwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 41
Toward South Main Street, Elmwood
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 North Haven, CT to West Hartford, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Elmwood along the way.
Elmwood
28.5 mi in
|
~35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| CT 9 | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| CT 15 | 7.4 mi | 9m |
| South Main Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| I 84 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| LaSalle Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Frontage Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 9.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Haven, CT and West Hartford, CT.
1
Start on US 5
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 91 North: Hartford
3
Merge onto I 91
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 17
Toward CT 15 North
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto CT 15
7.4 mi
·
9 min
·
CT 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
514 ft
·
14 sec
7
Turn slight right
291 ft
·
7 sec
8
Turn slight right onto CT 372
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Frontage Road
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward CT 9 North: New Britain
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto CT 9
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 9
11
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 9
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 40B
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 84; US 6
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 41
Toward South Main Street, Elmwood
15
Turn left onto CT 173
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Pelham Road
359 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pelham Road
17
Turn right onto LaSalle Road
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
LaSalle Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto Farmington Avenue
134 ft
·
5 sec
·
Farmington Avenue
19
Turn right onto Dale Street
462 ft
·
24 sec
·
Dale Street
20
Turn right onto Brace Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Brace Road
21
At end of road, turn right onto North Main Street
287 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.02 one way
$10.05 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.53 | $11.05 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 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 | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
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
West Hartford, CT
Evening in West Hartford on Friday
Local time
5:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°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
40 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
42m 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 North Haven, CT to West Hartford, CT covers 31.2 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, CT 9, CT 15. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.6 miles from North Haven, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.02 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 short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 31.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
The main spots that need attention: at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles (CT 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from North Haven, CT to West Hartford, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Elmwood 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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