Origin
Avon, CT
Morning in Avon on Tuesday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Avon, CT to West 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
13m
Distance
6.7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avon, CT
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West Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
Avon, CT to West Hartford, CT is 6.7 miles and takes about 13m via Albany Avenue/North Main Street/Avon Mountain Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, making it a straightforward and quick journey. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip with plenty of time for activities at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Avon Mountain Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Simsbury Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Albany Avenue
— 2.8 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avon, CT and West Hartford, CT.
1
Start on US 202; CT 10
65 ft
·
6 sec
·
Simsbury Road
2
Turn left onto US 44; CT 10
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on US 44
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Mountain Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 44
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Albany Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
208 ft
·
5 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Turn slight right onto North Main Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 44; CT 10 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 44; CT 10 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
North Main Street
Turn slight right onto North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.08 one way
$2.16 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.19 | $2.37 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.28 | $2.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
West Hartford, CT
Morning in West Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°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
13m 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 characterized by its turn-heavy local drive, with 0% highway share. You'll navigate through town on roads like Albany Avenue and North Main Street before ascending Avon Mountain Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.8 miles on Albany Avenue. The road profile suggests a dynamic driving experience, moving from more urban-feeling streets to a more winding ascent, requiring your attention throughout.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.8 mi on Albany Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 44; CT 10 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 44; CT 10 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Avon, CT
Full guide →Avon is a little town just outside of Connecticut's capital, Hartford.
Arriving in West Hartford, CT
Full guide →West Hartford is a town in Connecticut.
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 13m. Total distance: 6.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.8 miles on Albany Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (US 44; CT 10 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West 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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