Origin
West Hartford, CT
Late night in West Hartford on Friday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Hartford, CT to Granby, CT
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
30m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Granby, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Hartford, CT to Granby, CT covers 14.8 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 189, South Main Street, Tunxis Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.1 miles on CT 189. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from West Hartford, CT to Granby, CT covers 14.8 miles and takes about 30m, 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 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CT 189 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 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 South Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 14.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.1 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (CT 187; CT 189): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
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
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Main Street
Continue onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CT 187; CT 189
Turn left onto CT 187; CT 189 toward Tariffville, Granby, East Granby, Bradley International Airport
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward Tariffville, Granby, East Granby, Bradle...
6
9.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CT 189
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 189 toward Tariffville, Granby
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Tariffville, Granby
6
14.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
CT 20 / East Granby Road
Turn right onto CT 20 / East Granby Road toward East Granby, Bradley International Airport
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward East Granby, Bradley International Airpo...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between West Hartford, CT and Granby, CT, road signs point toward Tariffville and Bradley International Airport.
Tariffville
9 mi in
|
~19m
|
via CT 187; CT 189
Bradley International Airport
9 mi in
|
~19m
|
via CT 187; CT 189
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 189 | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| South Main Street | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| Tunxis Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Maple Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Brown Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Hall Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| CT 187 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Salmon Brook Street South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 189
— 5.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford, CT and Granby, CT.
1
Start on North Main Street
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Keep slight left at fork onto South Main Street
468 ft
·
18 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on South Main Street
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on CT 218
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hall Boulevard
5
Turn left onto Maple Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Maple Avenue
6
Continue on Brown Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Brown Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on CT 189
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Tunxis Avenue
8
Turn left onto CT 187; CT 189
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
CT 187; CT 189
Toward Tariffville, Granby, East Granby, Bradley International Airport
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 189
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
CT 189
Toward Tariffville, Granby
10
Turn right onto US 202; CT 10; CT 189
338 ft
·
8 sec
·
Salmon Brook Street South
11
Take the exit
127 ft
·
5 sec
12
Turn right onto CT 20
151 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Granby Road
Toward East Granby, Bradley International Airport
13
Turn left onto Hungary Road
26 ft
·
0 sec
·
Hungary Road
14
Arrive at destination
Hungary Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.38 one way
$4.77 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.83 | $5.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Granby, CT
Late night in Granby on Friday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
26 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
30m 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 Granby, CT covers 14.8 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 189, South Main Street, Tunxis Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.4 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 $2.38 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 9 decision points packed into just 14.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.1 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (CT 187; CT 189): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between West Hartford, CT and Granby, CT, road signs point toward Tariffville and Bradley International Airport.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New England National Scenic Trail.
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