Origin
Southington, CT
Late night in Southington on Friday
Local time
3:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Southington, CT to Hayden, CT
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
40m
Distance
29.1 mi
47 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 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southington, CT
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Hayden, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Southington, CT to Hayden, CT covers 29.1 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 84, I 91, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.5 miles on I 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 29.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 29.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 84 and I 91. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.5 miles on I 84.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 15.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and I 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 10 decision points packed into just 29.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.9 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (I 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 84 East: Hartford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 84
Merge onto I 84
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
6.2 mi into trip
|
~8m 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.
7
18.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward I 91 North: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51
Toward I 91 North: Springfield
8
27.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward Kennedy Road, Center Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 39 & 41
Toward Kennedy Road, Center Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 15.5 mi | 20m |
| I 91 | 8.4 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Queen Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Hayden Station Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Archer Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Meriden Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 15.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southington, CT and Hayden, CT.
1
Start on CT 120
40 ft
·
3 sec
·
Meriden Avenue
2
Turn right onto CT 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on CT 10
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Queen Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
5
Merge onto I 84
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84
12 mi
·
16 min
·
I 84
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 51
Toward I 91 North: Springfield
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 91
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 39 & 41
Toward Kennedy Road, Center Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on Archer Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Archer Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Hayden Station Road
347 ft
·
11 sec
·
Hayden Station Road
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on Hayden Station Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Hayden Station Road
13
Continue on Hayden Station Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hayden Station Road
14
Arrive at destination
Hayden Station Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.68 one way
$9.37 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.15 | $10.31 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.57 | $11.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Hayden, CT
Late night in Hayden on Friday
Local time
3:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
40m 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 Southington, CT to Hayden, CT covers 29.1 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 84, I 91, Main 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 14.5 miles from Southington, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.68 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 10 decision points packed into just 29.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.9 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (I 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Southington, CT to Hayden, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New England National Scenic Trail.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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