Origin
Durham, CT
Morning in Durham on Tuesday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Durham, 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
40m
Distance
26.8 mi
43 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 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Durham, CT
MART PRODUCTION
West Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through Connecticut, the 26.8-mile connection between Durham and West Hartford is an efficient choice. Spanning about 40 minutes of travel time, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing. You will primarily navigate via CT 17, CT 9, and Main Street, making for a straightforward journey across the Northeast. Budgeting around $4 for fuel covers the base cost for this short distance. Because the trip is concise, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations, allowing you the flexibility to complete your business or visit and return home with ease.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 17 | 11.2 mi | 14m |
| CT 9 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 5.3 mi | 10m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
CT 17
— 11.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham, CT and West Hartford, CT.
1
Start on this road
130 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CT 17
5.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto CT 17
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
CT 17
Use the right lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 17
11 mi
·
13 min
·
CT 17
Toward CT 9 North, CT 17 North: Portland, New Britain
Use the slight left lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 9
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 40B
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 84; US 6
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 41
Toward South Main Street, Elmwood
9
Turn left onto CT 173
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Pelham Road
359 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pelham Road
11
Turn right onto LaSalle Road
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
LaSalle Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto Farmington Avenue
134 ft
·
5 sec
·
Farmington Avenue
13
Turn right onto Dale Street
462 ft
·
24 sec
·
Dale Street
14
Turn right onto Brace Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Brace Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto North Main Street
287 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 17 / Main Street
Turn right onto CT 17 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
5.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CT 17
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 17 toward CT 9 North, CT 17 North: Portland, New Britain
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward CT 9 North, CT 17 North: Portland, New B...
6
16.5 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
22.8 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
24.2 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.31 one way
$8.63 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 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 | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
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
Morning in West Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
6:34 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
39 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
40m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as roughly 68% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on faster-moving roads. The drive begins with your longest uninterrupted stretch, covering 11.2 miles along CT 17 before transitioning into the remainder of the route. You will find that the personality of the road shifts from regional state routes to the more structured environment of CT 9 and local connectors. While the pace is generally consistent, the mix of highway and local Main Street driving means you should stay alert as you exit the faster corridors. It is a functional drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, technical paths.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.2 mi on CT 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 17 and CT 9. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 17 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 26.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 17 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (CT 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.5 miles (CT 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between Durham, CT and West Hartford, CT, road signs point toward New Britain and Elmwood.
New Britain
5.7 mi in
|
~11m
|
via CT 17
Elmwood
24.2 mi in
|
~34m
About the Cities
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 40m. Total distance: 26.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.2 miles on CT 17. 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: near the start (CT 17 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (CT 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.5 miles (CT 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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