Origin
Coventry, CT
Late night in Coventry on Sunday
Local time
12:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Trip from Coventry, CT to West Hartford, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.3 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coventry, CT
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West Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Northeast, the 25.3-mile trip from Coventry to West Hartford is a straightforward connection across Connecticut. Expect to spend about 37 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-384 and I-84 before transitioning onto Main Street to reach your destination. With a fuel cost of approximately $4, this is an incredibly budget-friendly route for local travelers. Since both towns are located within Connecticut, you will remain in the Northeast region for the entire journey. It is a highly efficient commute that favors practicality over a leisurely pace.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 384 | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| I 84 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Boston Turnpike | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Farmington Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| US 44 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Brace Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dale Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 384
— 8.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coventry, CT and West Hartford, CT.
1
Start on CT 31
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 44; CT 31
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Boston Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp onto US 44
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 44
4
Continue on I 384
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
I 384
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 84; US 6
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
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.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 48
Toward Asylum Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on Spring Street
370 ft
·
14 sec
·
Spring Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
197 ft
·
3 sec
·
Asylum Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn slight left onto Farmington Avenue
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Dale Street
462 ft
·
24 sec
·
Dale Street
12
Turn right onto Brace Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Brace Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto North Main Street
287 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 25.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 44; CT 31 / Boston Turnpike
Turn left onto US 44; CT 31 / Boston Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
18.7 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
21.6 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
21.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Asylum Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
25.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
North Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto North Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.07 one way
$8.15 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.84 | $9.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.27
Boston Turnpike
(3.8 mi)
$0.27
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
West Hartford, CT
Late night in West Hartford on Sunday
Local time
12:38 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
37m 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 a classic highway-focused experience, with roughly 69% of your total mileage spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the route features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 8.5 miles on I-384. While the interstate segments allow for steady cruising, the transition onto Main Street provides a shift in pace as you move toward your destination. The character of the road is functional and direct, prioritizing speed and connectivity between the two Connecticut points. Prepare for a standard interstate atmosphere that feels familiar to any regular traveler in the region.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 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 4.2 miles in near US 44; CT 31 / Boston Turnpike.
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 9 decision points packed into just 25.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (US 44; CT 31 / Boston Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). 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 $0.27 in tolls one way, starting with Boston 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 West 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 4.2 miles (US 44; CT 31 / Boston Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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