Origin
West Hartford, CT
Afternoon in West Hartford on Friday
Local time
4:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
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Live forecast
Trip from West Hartford, CT to Derby, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
41.8 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Hartford, CT
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Derby, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Hartford, CT to Derby, CT covers 41.8 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 84, CT 8, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.1 miles on I 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 41.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m 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 56m highway drive covering 41.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 84 and CT 8. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.1 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 21 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 21.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and CT 8. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
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 13 decision points packed into just 41.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (I 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 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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South Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto South Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
9.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
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I 84
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
23.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward East Main Street, Scott Road
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 25
Toward East Main Street, Scott Road
6
26.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
41 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward Seymour Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward Seymour Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 21.1 mi | 24m |
| CT 8 | 13.2 mi | 16m |
| South Main Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Pearl Lake Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Reidville Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| Elizabeth Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Baldwin Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Harpers Ferry Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 21.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford, CT and Derby, CT.
1
Start on North Main Street
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Keep slight left at fork onto South Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
4
Merge onto I 84; US 6
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 25
Toward East Main Street, Scott Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Scott Road
349 ft
·
14 sec
·
Scott Road
8
Turn sharp right onto Reidville Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Reidville Drive
9
Turn left onto Harpers Ferry Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Harpers Ferry Road
10
Continue on Pearl Lake Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Pearl Lake Road
11
Turn left onto Baldwin Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Baldwin Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on Waterbury Road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Waterbury Road
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
15
Merge onto CT 8
13 mi
·
16 min
·
CT 8
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 13
Toward Seymour Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn slight right onto Seymour Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Seymour Avenue
18
Turn slight right onto Elizabeth Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Elizabeth Street
19
Turn left
86 ft
·
6 sec
20
Turn slight right
7 ft
·
0 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.9 mi from West Hartford, CT · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from West Hartford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Derby, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Derby, 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
$6.73 one way
$13.46 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.40 | $14.81 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.00 | $16.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Derby, CT
Afternoon in Derby on Friday
Local time
4:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°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.
Temperature spread
40 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
56m 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 Derby, CT covers 41.8 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 84, CT 8, South 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 20.9 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 $6.73 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 13 decision points packed into just 41.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (I 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from West Hartford, CT to Derby, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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