Origin
West Hartford, CT
Afternoon in West Hartford on Thursday
Local time
12:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Hartford, CT to Prospect, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
25.3 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
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 Prospect, CT covers 25.3 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 84, South Main Street, Scott Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.1 miles on I 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 25.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 34m highway drive covering 25.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 84 and South Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.1 miles on I 84.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and South Main Street. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.3 miles you will encounter 7 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. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (I 84; US 6): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (I 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
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. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 84; US 6
Merge onto I 84; US 6
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
9.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 84
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
22.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Austin Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 25A
Toward Austin Road
4
25.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
CT 68 / Union City Road
Turn left onto CT 68 / Union City Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 20.1 mi | 23m |
| South Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Scott Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Austin Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Waterbury Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| New Haven Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Union City Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 20.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford, CT and Prospect, CT.
1
Start on North Main Street
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Keep slight left at fork onto South Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
4
Merge onto I 84; US 6
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 25A
Toward Austin Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Austin Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Austin Road
8
Continue on Scott Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Scott Road
9
Turn left onto CT 69
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Waterbury Road
10
Continue on CT 69
492 ft
·
13 sec
·
New Haven Road
Use the left / slight left / straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto CT 68
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Union City Road
12
Arrive at destination
CT 68
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.07 one way
$8.15 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.84 | $9.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Prospect, CT
Afternoon in Prospect on Thursday
Local time
12:02 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
34m 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 Prospect, CT covers 25.3 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 84, South Main Street, Scott 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 12.6 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 $4.07 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 25.3 miles you will encounter 7 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. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (I 84; US 6): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (I 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West Hartford, CT to Prospect, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
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