Trip from West Hartford, CT to Seymour, CT

Drive Time

48m

Distance

36.4 mi

59 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

Trip Overview

The drive from West Hartford, CT to Seymour, CT covers 36.4 miles and takes about 48m 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, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.65 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

18.2 miles from West Hartford, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 36.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Grand Army of the Republic Highway Unavailable Refreshing
East Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Scott Road Unavailable Refreshing
Reidville Drive Unavailable Refreshing
Harpers Ferry Road Unavailable Refreshing
Pearl Lake Road Unavailable Refreshing
Baldwin Street 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 Seymour, 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

7.4 mi · 8 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5

Keep slight left

14 mi · 16 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward East Main Street, Scott Road

0.2 mi · 40 sec · East Main Street, Scott Road
7

Turn left onto Scott Road

351 ft · 15 sec · Scott Road
8

Turn sharp right onto Reidville Drive

1.0 mi · 1 min · Reidville Drive
9

Turn left onto Harpers Ferry Road

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Harpers Ferry Road
10

Continue on Pearl Lake Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Pearl Lake Road
11

Turn left onto Baldwin Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Baldwin Street
12

At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

0.6 mi · 59 sec · South Main Street
13

Continue on Waterbury Road

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Waterbury Road
14

Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport

0.2 mi · 23 sec · CT 8 South: Bridgeport
15

Merge slight left

8.0 mi · 9 min
16

Take the exit slight right toward CT 67: Seymour

0.2 mi · 31 sec · CT 67: Seymour
17

Keep slight right to continue on CT 67 West: Bank Road, Seymour, Oxford

430 ft · 12 sec · CT 67 West: Bank Road, Seymour, Oxford
18

Continue on Derby Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Derby Street
19

Continue on Bank Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Bank Street
20

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 18.2 miles from West Hartford, CT, or about 24m 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 36.4 miles or 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 18.2 miles or 24m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Seymour, 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 36.4 miles and 48m.

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 18.2 mi from West Hartford, CT · 24m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

18 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 36.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smithtown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from West Hartford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Seymour, CT

The final approach into Seymour, 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 Seymour, 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

$5.65 one way

$11.31 round trip

$3.95/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $6.39 $12.77
premium $4.86 $6.96 $13.92
diesel $6.00 $8.59 $17.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.9 0 $3.82 $1.75
Efficient EV 9.1 0 $3.18 $1.46
EV Truck/SUV 14.6 0 $5.10 $2.33

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 3 years ago

Origin

West Hartford, CT

Morning in West Hartford on Saturday

Local time

10:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Seymour, CT

Morning in Seymour on Saturday

Local time

10:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

52°F

Smithtown, NY

18 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

28 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

48m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from West Hartford, CT to Seymour, CT covers 36.4 miles and takes about 48m 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, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.2 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 $5.65 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.

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