Origin
South Windham, CT
Morning in South Windham on Saturday
Local time
10:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Windham, 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
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
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Trip Overview
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 drive. 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.
Who Is This Route For?
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.
Drive Character
The drive from South Windham, CT to Hartford, CT covers 32.2 miles and takes about 49m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 384 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
8/10
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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CT 32; CT 66 / Main Street
Turn sharp left onto CT 32; CT 66 / Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
28.7 mi into trip
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~43m in
|
I 84; US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84; US 6
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
31.5 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward Asylum Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 48
Toward Asylum Street
7
31.7 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Asylum Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
I 384
— 8.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Windham, CT and Hartford, CT.
1
Start on this road
144 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
311 ft
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto CT 32
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Windham Road
4
Continue on CT 32
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
5
Turn right onto CT 32
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Mountain Street
6
Turn right onto CT 32
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Bridge Street
7
Turn sharp left onto CT 32; CT 66
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
8
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 66
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbia Avenue
9
Continue on CT 66
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Willimantic Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 6
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Jonathan Trumbull Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 6
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
Willimantic Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 6
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Hop River Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on I 384
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
I 384
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 84; US 6
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84; US 6
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 48
Toward Asylum Street
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on Spring Street
370 ft
·
14 sec
·
Spring Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
197 ft
·
3 sec
·
Asylum Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn slight left onto Farmington Avenue
347 ft
·
11 sec
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Capitol Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto Armory Road
111 ft
·
9 sec
·
Armory Road
23
Arrive at destination
Armory Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.1 mi from South Windham, CT · 27m into the drive
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from South Windham, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hartford, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hartford, CT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.18 one way
$10.37 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| 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
Willimantic Turnpike
(0.6 mi)
$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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hartford, CT
Morning in Hartford on Saturday
Local time
10:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
18°F
Vernon, CT
16 mi in
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
10 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
49m 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 South Windham, CT to Hartford, CT covers 32.2 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 384, Willimantic Road, I 84. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.1 miles from South Windham, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.18 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 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.
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.
The route from South Windham, 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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