Origin
Redding, CT
Evening in Redding on Sunday
Local time
6:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redding, CT to West Hartford, CT
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
55.7 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redding, CT
MART PRODUCTION
West Hartford, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Redding, CT to West Hartford, CT covers 55.7 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Church Hill Road, Poverty Hollow Road, Key Rock Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.92 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
27.8 miles from Redding, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 8m drive with frequent turns across 55.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Church Hill Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Redding, CT to West Hartford, CT is easy. At 1h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Redding, CT to West Hartford, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Poverty Hollow Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Key Rock Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sugar Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Glover Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Queen Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 84 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CT 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Church Hill Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redding, CT and West Hartford, CT.
1
Start on Cross Highway
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Highway
2
Continue on Church Hill Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Hill Road
3
Continue on Church Hill Road
164 ft
·
4 sec
·
Church Hill Road
4
Turn straight onto Poverty Hollow Road
3.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Poverty Hollow Road
5
Continue on Key Rock Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Key Rock Road
6
Turn straight onto Sugar Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Sugar Street
7
Continue on Glover Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Glover Avenue
8
Keep slight left to continue on Glover Avenue
177 ft
·
7 sec
·
Glover Avenue
9
Turn slight left onto Queen Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Queen Street
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
Church Hill Road
11
Take the exit right toward I 84 East: Waterbury
31 mi
·
37 min
·
I 84 East: Waterbury
12
Take the exit slight right toward CT 10: Queen Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
CT 10: Queen Street
13
Turn sharp right onto Queen Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Queen Street
14
Continue on East Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Street
15
Continue on Farmington Avenue
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
16
Continue on Main Street
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
17
Take the exit slight right
276 ft
·
10 sec
18
Turn straight onto Farmington Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
19
Turn slight right
4.5 mi
·
7 min
20
Turn left onto Dale Street
463 ft
·
24 sec
·
Dale Street
21
Turn right onto Brace Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Brace Road
22
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
289 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
23
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 27.8 miles from Redding, CT, or about 34m into the drive.
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 55.7 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.8 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Hartford, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Redding, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Redding, CT
This is one driving day of about 55.7 miles and 1h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Redding, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.8 mi from Redding, CT · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 55.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from Redding, 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
$8.92 one way
$17.83 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $9.77 | $19.55 |
| premium | $4.83 | $10.59 | $21.17 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.37 | $24.75 |
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: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.56 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (63% 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 Sunday
Local time
6:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
27 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 8m 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 Redding, CT to West Hartford, CT covers 55.7 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Church Hill Road, Poverty Hollow Road, Key Rock Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.8 miles from Redding, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.92 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.
The drive from Redding, CT to West Hartford, CT is easy. At 1h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Redding, CT to West Hartford, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Redding, CT to West Hartford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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