Origin
West Hartford, CT
Evening in West Hartford on Friday
Local time
8:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Hartford, CT to Hayden, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
14.6 mi
23 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Hayden, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Hartford, CT to Hayden, CT covers 14.6 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 91, Farmington Avenue, Hayden Station Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.4 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 22m highway drive covering 14.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and Farmington Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.4 miles on I 91.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 91 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Farmington Avenue. 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
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 12 decision points packed into just 14.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.2 miles (Farmington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto South Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Farmington Avenue
Turn right onto Farmington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 84
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 84
7
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m 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
13.1 mi into trip
|
~19m 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 91 | 8.4 mi | 10m |
| Farmington Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Hayden Station Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| I 84 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Archer Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broad Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 8.4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford, CT and Hayden, 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
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Turn right onto Farmington Avenue
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Broad Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 84
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 84; US 6
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 51
Toward I 91 North: Springfield
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 91
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 39 & 41
Toward Kennedy Road, Center Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on Archer Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Archer Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Hayden Station Road
347 ft
·
11 sec
·
Hayden Station Road
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on Hayden Station Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Hayden Station Road
14
Continue on Hayden Station Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hayden Station Road
15
Arrive at destination
Hayden Station Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.35 one way
$4.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.59 | $5.17 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.80 | $5.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 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 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
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
Hayden, CT
Evening in Hayden on Friday
Local time
8:03 PM
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.
Temperature spread
41 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
22m 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 Hayden, CT covers 14.6 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, Farmington Avenue, Hayden Station Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.3 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 $2.35 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 12 decision points packed into just 14.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.2 miles (Farmington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West Hartford, 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.
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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