Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
32.2 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartford, CT
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The drive from South Windham, CT to Hartford, CT covers 32.2 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 384, Willimantic Road, I 84 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.5 miles on I 384. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 384 | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| Willimantic Road | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| I 84 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Jonathan Trumbull Highway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Windham Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Hop River Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between South Windham, CT and Hartford, CT.
Start on this road
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
Turn left onto CT 32
Continue on CT 32
Turn right onto CT 32
Turn right onto CT 32
Turn sharp left onto CT 32; CT 66
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 66
Continue on CT 66
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6
Continue on I 384
Merge onto I 84; US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84; US 6
Take the exit
Continue on Spring Street
At end of road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
Turn slight left onto Farmington Avenue
Turn left onto Broad Street
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
Turn left onto Armory Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from South Windham, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn sharp left onto CT 32; CT 66 / Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84; US 6
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Asylum Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$5.18 one way
$10.37 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.17 | $12.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 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 | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in South Windham on Saturday
Local time
2:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Hartford on Saturday
Local time
2:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
18°F
Vernon, CT
16 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
32.2 mi in 49m — 42% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 384.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 32.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.9 miles (CT 32; CT 66 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 28.7 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 32.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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