Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
38.7 mi
62 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodbridge, CT
David Kanigan
West Hartford, CT
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The drive from Woodbridge, CT to West Hartford, CT covers 38.7 miles and takes about 53m 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, Whitney Avenue, Wilbur Cross Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.8 miles on South Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Whitney Avenue | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| CT 4 | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Highland Avenue | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Queen Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Farmington Avenue | 2.1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge, CT and West Hartford, CT.
Start on Beecher Road
Turn right onto CT 114
At end of road, turn right onto CT 63
Turn left onto Lucy Street
Turn right onto CT 69
Continue on CT 69
Turn left onto Pond Lily Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto CT 15
Take the exit
Turn right onto Whitney Avenue
Continue on CT 10
Continue on CT 10
Continue on CT 10
Continue on CT 10
Continue on CT 10
Continue on CT 10
Continue on CT 10
Continue on CT 10
Continue on CT 10
Take the exit
Turn straight onto CT 4
Turn slight right onto CT 4
Turn left onto Dale Street
Turn right onto Brace Road
At end of road, turn right onto North Main Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
A short stop after about 38.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Woodbridge, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 38.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto CT 63 / Amity Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Lucy Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Whitney Avenue, Hamden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto Whitney Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto North Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Regular Gas
$6.23 one way
$12.46 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.41 | $14.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 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 | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Woodbridge on Saturday
Local time
2:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in West Hartford on Saturday
Local time
2:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
38.7 mi in 53m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near CT 63 / Amity Road.
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 38.7 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 1 miles (CT 63 / Amity Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (Lucy Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
312 ft
Total Descent
536 ft
Highest Point
353 ft
Elevation Range
270 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Woodbridge, CT to West Hartford, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Hamden along the way.
Hamden
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 38.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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