Origin
West Hartford, CT
Morning in West Hartford on Saturday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Hartford, CT to Danielson, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
51.4 mi
83 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
West Hartford, CT
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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 US 6, Middletown Road, I 384 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.1 miles on US 6. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 51.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from West Hartford, CT to Danielson, CT covers 51.4 miles and takes about 1h 11m, 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 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 6 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.1 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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 10 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
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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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
6
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 84; US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 384 East: Providence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 59
Toward I 384 East: Providence
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 6 | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| Middletown Road | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| I 384 | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| I 84 | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Hartford Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Providence Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Farmington Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Hartford Turnpike | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 6
— 11.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford, CT and Danielson, 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
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 59
Toward I 384 East: Providence
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on I 384
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
I 384
11
Continue on US 6; US 44
11 mi
·
16 min
·
US 6; US 44
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto US 6
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Middletown Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on US 6
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Willimantic Road
14
Continue on US 6
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hampton Road
15
Continue on US 6
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hartford Turnpike
16
Continue on US 6
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Providence Turnpike
17
Continue on US 6
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Hartford Road
18
Continue on US 6
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Providence Road
19
Turn straight onto Water Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Water Street
20
Turn right
53 ft
·
3 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.7 mi from West Hartford, CT · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.27 one way
$16.55 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.10 | $18.21 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.84 | $19.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.34
Hartford Turnpike
(2.5 mi)
$0.17
Providence Turnpike
(2.4 mi)
$0.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $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.
Destination
Danielson, CT
Morning in Danielson on Saturday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
18°F
Vernon, CT
26 mi in
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 US 6, Middletown Road, I 384. 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 $8.27 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 Danielson, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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