Origin
Cromwell, CT
Late night in Cromwell on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cromwell, 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
26m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cromwell, CT
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West Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Cromwell and West Hartford is a quick, straightforward journey covering 18.5 miles. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 26 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $3, it is a highly economical route for your commute or regional travel. The path keeps you within the Northeast, transitioning smoothly between these two Connecticut locales. Whether you are heading out for business or leisure, the brevity of the drive ensures you spend minimal time behind the wheel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| West Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| I 84 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| LaSalle Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brace Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dale Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pelham Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 9
— 12.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cromwell, CT and West Hartford, CT.
1
Start on Wall Street
53 ft
·
2 sec
·
Wall Street
2
Turn right onto CT 99
313 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto CT 372
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward CT 9 North
5
Merge onto CT 9
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 9
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 40B
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 84; US 6
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 41
Toward South Main Street, Elmwood
10
Turn left onto CT 173
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Pelham Road
359 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pelham Road
12
Turn right onto LaSalle Road
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
LaSalle Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto Farmington Avenue
134 ft
·
5 sec
·
Farmington Avenue
14
Turn right onto Dale Street
462 ft
·
24 sec
·
Dale Street
15
Turn right onto Brace Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Brace Road
16
At end of road, turn right onto North Main Street
287 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 8.1 and 18.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
8.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CT 9
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 9
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
14.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 84 East: Hartford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40B
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
6
15.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward South Main Street, Elmwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 41
Toward South Main Street, Elmwood
6
18.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Farmington Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Farmington Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
18.4 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
$2.98 one way
$5.96 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 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 | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
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
West Hartford, CT
Late night in West Hartford on Sunday
Local time
3:30 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.
Temperature spread
40 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
26m 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 highway-focused drive relies heavily on CT 9, which accounts for about 72% of your total travel time. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 12.4 miles on this primary artery before transitioning toward your destination. As you move off the highway, the route shifts to local roads including West Street and South Main Street to reach your final stop. Expect a consistent pace for the majority of the trip, followed by a transition into the more localized traffic patterns of West Hartford.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.4 mi on CT 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 9 and West Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.1 miles in near CT 9.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 18.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles (CT 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cromwell, CT to West Hartford, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Elmwood along the way.
Elmwood
15.9 mi in
|
~20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.4 miles on CT 9. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 8.1 miles (CT 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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