Origin
Burlington, CT
Morning in Burlington on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Trip from Burlington, 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
30m
Distance
17.8 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burlington, CT
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Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
Burlington, CT to Hartford, CT is 17.8 miles and takes about 30m via CT 4/Farmington Avenue/Spielman Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that's perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss. Consider this route for a quick transfer or if you're looking for an easy way to reach Hartford from the Burlington area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 4 | 7.6 mi | 12m |
| Farmington Avenue | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Spielman Highway | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Collinsville Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Canton Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Broad Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Capitol Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 4
— 7.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, CT and Hartford, CT.
1
Start on this road
18 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto CT 4
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Spielman Highway
3
At end of road, turn right onto CT 4
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Canton Road
4
Continue on CT 4
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Collinsville Road
5
Continue on CT 4
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left / slight left / slight right / right lanes.
6
Continue on CT 4
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn slight right onto CT 4
7.6 mi
·
12 min
·
CT 4
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Capitol Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Armory Road
111 ft
·
9 sec
·
Armory Road
11
Arrive at destination
Armory Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 4 / Spielman Highway
Turn left onto CT 4 / Spielman Highway
Navigation decision point
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CT 4 / Canton Road
At end of road, turn right onto CT 4 / Canton Road
Navigation decision point
6
17.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Broad Street
Turn right onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
17.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Capitol Avenue
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
17.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Armory Road
Turn left onto Armory Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.87 one way
$5.73 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.15 | $6.31 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Morning in Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 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
30m 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 is a mixed drive, with 43% of the route on highways. You'll experience a blend of faster road sections and more local driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.6 miles on CT 4. As you progress, expect the road character to shift, offering a varied driving experience rather than a monotonous journey. This makes for a dynamic, albeit brief, time behind the wheel.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on CT 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 4 / Spielman Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 6 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 (CT 4 / Spielman Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (CT 4 / Canton Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.4 miles (Broad Street): 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 30m. Total distance: 17.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on CT 4. 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 (CT 4 / Spielman Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (CT 4 / Canton Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.4 miles (Broad Street): 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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