Trip from West Hartford, CT to Redding, CT

Drive Time

1h 19m

Distance

55 mi

89 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 13m ★

6 AM

1h 20m

8 AM

1h 32m

10 AM

1h 24m

12 PM

1h 23m

3 PM

1h 25m

5 PM

1h 31m

8 PM

1h 16m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from West Hartford, CT to Redding, CT covers 55 miles and takes about 1h 19m 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, US 6 West, Church Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.80 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

27.5 miles from West Hartford, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 55 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 15 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 Redding, CT is easy. At 1h 19m 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 Redding, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 6 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
Church Hill Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Queen Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Glover Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Sugar Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Key Rock Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Poverty Hollow 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 Redding, CT.

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Start on North Main Street

69 ft · 2 sec · North Main Street

2

Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

3

Take the ramp slight right

0.2 mi · 33 sec

4

Merge slight left

7.4 mi · 8 min

5

Keep slight left

34 mi · 41 min

6

Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: Newtown, Sandy Hook

0.3 mi · 1 min · US 6 West: Newtown, Sandy Hook

7

Turn right onto Church Hill Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Church Hill Road

8

Turn left onto Queen Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Queen Street

9

Turn right onto Glover Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Glover Avenue

10

Continue on Sugar Street

2.5 mi · 4 min · Sugar Street

11

Turn slight left onto Key Rock Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Key Rock Road

12

Continue on Poverty Hollow Road

3.7 mi · 9 min · Poverty Hollow Road

13

Keep slight right to continue on Church Hill Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Church Hill Road

14

Continue on Cross Highway

1.9 mi · 4 min · Cross Highway

15

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 27.5 miles from West Hartford, CT, or about 39m 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 55 miles or 1h 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 27.5 miles or 39m 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 7m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 55 miles and 1h 19m.

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 27.5 mi from West Hartford, CT · 39m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

28 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

Smithtown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smithtown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.5 miles from West Hartford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Redding, CT

The final approach into Redding, 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 Redding, 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

$8.80 one way

$17.61 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$9.65	$19.30
premium	$4.83	$10.45	$20.91
diesel	$5.64	$12.22	$24.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	16.5	$5.77	$2.64
Efficient EV	13.8	$4.81	$2.20
EV Truck/SUV	22	$7.70	$3.52

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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

Evening in West Hartford on Sunday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Redding, CT

Evening in Redding on Sunday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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.

Temperature spread

27 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

1h 19m 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 Redding, CT covers 55 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Main Street, US 6 West, Church Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 27.5 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 $8.80 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 Redding, CT is easy. At 1h 19m 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 Redding, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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