Origin
Plainville, CT
Night in Plainville on Friday
Local time
11:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Plainville, 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
19m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plainville, CT
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Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
This quick 13.4-mile drive from Plainville to Hartford, Connecticut, is designed for efficiency, taking only about 19 minutes. With 93% of the journey on highways, it's a straightforward trip, making it an excellent option for a single-day excursion. You'll mainly be on I-84 and CT 72, with a brief segment on Hooker Street. The estimated fuel cost is a low $2, reflecting the short distance. This route keeps you within the Northeast region and the state of Connecticut, offering a simple transition between two points.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this trip, as 93% of the route is on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.4 miles on I-84, allowing for a consistent pace. This drive is characterized by its efficiency, transitioning smoothly from local roads onto the interstate system. The character is primarily that of a practical, no-fuss commute rather than a scenic exploration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and CT 72. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Hooker Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 13.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hooker Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hooker Street
Turn right onto Hooker Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 84
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
12.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Capitol Avenue, Asylum Street
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 48A; 48B
Toward Capitol Avenue, Asylum Street
9
13.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Capitol Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 48B
Toward Capitol Avenue
6
13.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Capitol Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Capitol Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 11.4 mi | 15m |
| CT 72 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Hooker Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| New Britain Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Capitol Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Armory Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 11.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainville, CT and Hartford, CT.
1
Start on CT 372
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
New Britain Avenue
2
Turn right onto Hooker Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Hooker Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
4
Merge onto CT 72
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 72
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84
11 mi
·
15 min
·
I 84
Use the slight right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 48A; 48B
Toward Capitol Avenue, Asylum Street
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 48B
Toward Capitol Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn sharp right onto Capitol Avenue
330 ft
·
9 sec
·
Capitol Avenue
9
Turn right onto Armory Road
111 ft
·
9 sec
·
Armory Road
10
Arrive at destination
Armory Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.16 one way
$4.31 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.57 | $5.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Night in Hartford on Friday
Local time
11:52 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.
Road read
19m 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 Plainville, CT to Hartford, CT covers 13.4 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 84, CT 72, Hooker Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 miles from Plainville, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.16 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 8 decision points packed into just 13.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hooker Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Plainville, 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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