Origin
Bethany, CT
Late night in Bethany on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethany, 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
48m
Distance
34.5 mi
56 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethany, CT
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Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
Bethany, CT to Hartford, CT is 34.5 miles and takes about 48 minutes via I 84, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays entirely within Connecticut, moving you north from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a straightforward drive that's mostly highway, making it a convenient option for a quick transition between these two areas. It's a practical choice for a day trip or a simple leg of a longer New England adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 24.4 mi | 30m |
| New Haven Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Amity Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Scott Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Cheshire Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Waterbury Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Austin Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Carrington Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 24.4 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethany, CT and Hartford, CT.
1
Start on CT 63
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Amity Road
2
Turn right onto CT 42
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Cheshire Road
3
Turn left onto CT 69
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Carrington Road
4
Continue on CT 69
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
New Haven Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on CT 69
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Waterbury Road
6
Turn right onto Scott Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Scott Road
7
Turn straight onto Austin Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Austin Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
9
Merge onto I 84
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84
11 mi
·
15 min
·
I 84
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 48A; 48B
Toward Capitol Avenue, Asylum Street
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 48B
Toward Capitol Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn sharp right onto Capitol Avenue
330 ft
·
9 sec
·
Capitol Avenue
14
Turn right onto Armory Road
111 ft
·
9 sec
·
Armory Road
15
Arrive at destination
Armory Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from Bethany, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 9.7 and 34.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 84
Merge onto I 84
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
22.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
I 84
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
34 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward Capitol Avenue, Asylum Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 48A; 48B
Toward Capitol Avenue, Asylum Street
9
34.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Capitol Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 48B
Toward Capitol Avenue
6
34.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Capitol Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Capitol Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.55 one way
$11.11 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.61 | $13.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Hartford, CT
Late night in Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 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.
Temperature spread
8 degrees warmer 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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 71% of the 34.5 miles spent on faster roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 24.4 miles on I 84, indicating a significant portion of the trip is on this main artery. After the highway portion, you'll transition to surface roads like New Haven Road and Amity Road for the remainder of the drive. Expect a relatively smooth experience with the bulk of the miles on high-speed interstate.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.4 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and New Haven Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in near I 84.
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 34.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles (I 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 48m. Total distance: 34.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.4 miles on I 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 9.7 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles (I 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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