Origin
Andover, CT
Morning in Andover on Tuesday
Local time
10:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Andover, CT to Hartford, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
20 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Andover, CT
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Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
Andover, CT to Hartford, CT is 20 miles and takes about 27 minutes via I-384 and I-84, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward trip primarily on highways, making it an easy option for a quick commute or a brief intercity journey. Given its brevity, you won't need an overnight stay, and the estimated fuel cost is quite low, so you can focus on getting to your destination efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 384 | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| I 84 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Jonathan Trumbull Highway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Hop River Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Willimantic Turnpike | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Broad Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hebron Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Capitol Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 384
— 8.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Andover, CT and Hartford, CT.
1
Start on Center Street
37 ft
·
2 sec
·
Center Street
2
Turn left onto CT 316
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Hebron Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Jonathan Trumbull Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 6
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
Willimantic Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 6
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Hop River Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on I 384
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
I 384
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 84; US 6
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84; US 6
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 48
Toward Asylum Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on Spring Street
370 ft
·
14 sec
·
Spring Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
197 ft
·
3 sec
·
Asylum Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn slight left onto Farmington Avenue
347 ft
·
11 sec
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Capitol Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Armory Road
111 ft
·
9 sec
·
Armory Road
16
Arrive at destination
Armory Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 19.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 6 / Jonathan Trumbull Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 6 / Jonathan Trumbull Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
14.7 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
16.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 84; US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84; US 6
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
19.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Asylum Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 48
Toward Asylum Street
7
19.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Asylum Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.44 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.04
Willimantic Turnpike
(0.6 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Hartford, CT
Morning in Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
10:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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.
Road read
27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with about 68% of the journey on major roadways like I-384 and I-84. You'll experience stretches of consistent speed, including one continuous segment of 8.5 miles on I-384. While the main roads are highways, the inclusion of Jonathan Trumbull Highway suggests some variation, potentially offering a slightly less uniform driving experience as you transition between major arteries. Expect a generally efficient and direct feel behind the wheel.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on I 384.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 384 and I 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 6 / Jonathan Trumbull Highway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 20 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 6 / Jonathan Trumbull Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (I 84; US 6): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Hartford, CT
Full guide →Hartford is the capital of the state of Connecticut in the United States of America. It is home to the country's oldest public art museum (Wadsworth Atheneum), and the Mark Twain House, in which the author wrote his most famous works and raised his family. Mark Twain wrote in 1868, "Of all the beautiful towns it has been my fortune to see this is the chief."
Top landmarks
- • Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art — art museum in Hartford, Connecticut
- • Connecticut State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Connecticut
- • Mark Twain House — non-profit organization in the USA
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 20 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on I 384. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.04 in tolls one way, starting with Willimantic Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hartford, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 6 / Jonathan Trumbull Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (I 84; US 6): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hartford, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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