Trip from West Hartford, CT to Danielson, CT

Drive Time

1h 11m

Distance

51.4 mi

83 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min

4 AM

1h 6m ★

6 AM

1h 12m

8 AM

1h 23m

10 AM

1h 16m

12 PM

1h 15m

3 PM

1h 16m

5 PM

1h 22m

8 PM

1h 8m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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West Hartford, CT

David Kanigan

Danielson, CT

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Trip Overview

The drive from West Hartford, CT to Danielson, CT covers 51.4 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Main Street, Farmington Avenue, Broad Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.23 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

25.7 miles from West Hartford, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 51.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Main Street 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 West Hartford, CT to Danielson, CT is easy. At 1h 11m 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 West Hartford, CT to Danielson, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Farmington Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Broad Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 84	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 384 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
Middletown Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Willimantic Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Hampton Road	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: South Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford, CT and Danielson, CT.

Start on North Main Street

69 ft · 2 sec · North Main Street

Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street

469 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street

Continue on South Main Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · South Main Street

Turn right onto Farmington Avenue

2.9 mi · 4 min · Farmington Avenue

Turn right onto Broad Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Broad Street

Take the ramp left toward I 84

0.2 mi · 30 sec · I 84

Merge slight left

2.5 mi · 3 min

Keep slight left

2.3 mi · 2 min

Keep slight right to continue on I 384 East: Providence

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 384 East: Providence

Continue straight

7.3 mi · 8 min

Continue straight

11 mi · 16 min

Turn left onto Middletown Road

7.7 mi · 10 min · Middletown Road

Continue on Willimantic Road

1.5 mi · 1 min · Willimantic Road

Continue on Hampton Road

1.9 mi · 2 min · Hampton Road

Continue on Hartford Turnpike

2.5 mi · 3 min · Hartford Turnpike

Continue on Providence Turnpike

2.4 mi · 2 min · Providence Turnpike

Continue on Hartford Road

3.8 mi · 6 min · Hartford Road

Continue on Providence Road

3.5 mi · 5 min · Providence Road

Turn straight onto Water Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Water Street

Turn right

52 ft · 4 sec

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 25.7 miles from West Hartford, CT, or about 35m 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 51.4 miles or 1h 11m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 25.7 miles or 35m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Danielson, CT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving West Hartford, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 West Hartford, CT

This is one driving day of about 51.4 miles and 1h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Hartford, 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 25.7 mi from West Hartford, CT · 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

26 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 51.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from West Hartford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Danielson, CT

The final approach into Danielson, 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 Danielson, 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

$8.23 one way

$16.46 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$9.02	$18.04
premium	$4.83	$9.77	$19.54
diesel	$5.64	$11.42	$22.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	15.4	$5.40	$2.47
Efficient EV	12.9	$4.50	$2.06
EV Truck/SUV	20.6	$7.20	$3.29

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 years ago

Origin

West Hartford, CT

Night in West Hartford on Sunday

Local time

10:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Danielson, CT

Night in Danielson on Sunday

Local time

10:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

26 mi in

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.

Road read

1h 11m 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 West Hartford, CT to Danielson, CT covers 51.4 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Main Street, Farmington Avenue, Broad Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 25.7 miles from West Hartford, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.23 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 West Hartford, CT to Danielson, CT is easy. At 1h 11m 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 West Hartford, CT to Danielson, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from West Hartford, CT to Danielson, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.