Origin
West Hartford, CT
Afternoon in West Hartford on Wednesday
Local time
4:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Hartford, CT to Guilford, CT
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
41.3 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
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6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
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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Guilford, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Hartford, CT to Guilford, CT covers 41.3 miles and takes about 1h 1m 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, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, CT 9 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.65 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
20.6 miles from West Hartford, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 41.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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 Guilford, CT is easy. At 1h 1m 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 Guilford, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CT 9 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CT 372 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Berlin Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 91 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CT 150 | 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 Guilford, CT.
1
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
·
32 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward CT 9 South: New Britain
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
CT 9 South: New Britain
6
Continue on CT 9 South: Newington, New Britain
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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CT 9 South: Newington, New Britain
7
Continue straight
7.9 mi
·
8 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward CT 372: East Berlin
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
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CT 372: East Berlin
9
Keep slight right
305 ft
·
8 sec
10
Merge slight left onto Berlin Turnpike
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Berlin Turnpike
11
Continue on North Broad Street
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Broad Street
12
Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
13
Merge slight left
5.4 mi
·
6 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward CT 150: Wallingford
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
CT 150: Wallingford
15
Turn right onto East Center Street
138 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Center Street
16
Turn left onto South Airline Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Airline Road
17
Turn left onto Woodhouse Avenue
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Woodhouse Avenue
18
Turn left onto Clintonville Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Clintonville Road
19
Turn right onto Old Post Road
433 ft
·
9 sec
·
Old Post Road
20
Turn straight onto Middletown Avenue
243 ft
·
6 sec
·
Middletown Avenue
21
Turn slight left onto Forest Road
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Forest Road
22
Turn left onto Foxon Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Foxon Road
23
Turn right onto Notch Hill Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Notch Hill Road
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Boston Post Road
230 ft
·
4 sec
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Boston Post Road
25
Exit the roundabout onto Boston Post Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Boston Post Road
26
Turn left onto State Street
226 ft
·
6 sec
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State Street
27
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 20.6 miles from West Hartford, CT, or about 30m 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 41.3 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.6 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Guilford, 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 41.3 miles and 1h 1m.
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 20.6 mi from West Hartford, CT · 30m 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 41.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from West Hartford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Guilford, CT
The final approach into Guilford, 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 Guilford, 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
$6.65 one way
$13.30 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.78 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Guilford, CT
Afternoon in Guilford on Wednesday
Local time
4:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Brookhaven, NY
21 mi in
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
39 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 1m 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 Guilford, CT covers 41.3 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, CT 9 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.6 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 $6.65 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 Guilford, CT is easy. At 1h 1m 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 Guilford, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Hartford, CT to Guilford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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