Origin
East Hampton, CT
Late night in East Hampton on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Hampton, CT to 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
32m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 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 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Hampton, CT
Wikimedia Commons
Hartford, CT
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
East Hampton, CT to Hartford, CT is 21.7 miles and takes about 32 minutes via CT 2, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, highway-focused trip stays within Connecticut, making it a convenient option for a quick journey. You'll be spending most of your time on CT 2, which offers a direct and efficient path. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing plenty of time for activities at your destination. Consider this a straightforward connection between two points in the Northeast.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 2 | 15.3 mi | 19m |
| East Hampton Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| East High Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Capitol Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Summit Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lakeview Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 2
— 15.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Hampton, CT and Hartford, CT.
1
Start on Main Street
151 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn sharp left onto CT 196
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Summit Street
3
Continue on CT 196
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Lakeview Street
4
Turn right onto CT 66
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East High Street
5
Continue on CT 66
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Hampton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward CT 2 West: Hartford
7
Merge onto CT 2
15 mi
·
19 min
·
CT 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on State Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
State Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on American Row
525 ft
·
18 sec
·
American Row
10
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Capitol Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto Armory Road
111 ft
·
9 sec
·
Armory Road
13
Arrive at destination
Armory Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 196 / Summit Street
Turn sharp left onto CT 196 / Summit Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward CT 2 West: Hartford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward CT 2 West: Hartford
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CT 2
Merge onto CT 2
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
20.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
21.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Capitol Avenue
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.49 one way
$6.99 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.84 | $7.69 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Sunday
Local time
3:56 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
25 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
32m 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 route is largely highway-focused, with 71% of the drive utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a drive that is predominantly on CT 2, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.3 miles. Expect a consistent pace on this well-established road. While there are brief segments on local roads like East Hampton Road and East High Street, the character remains primarily that of a direct, efficient drive rather than a winding scenic tour.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.3 mi on CT 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 2 and East Hampton Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 196 / Summit Street.
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 32m drive. You will face about 7 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 196 / Summit Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5.2 miles (CT 2): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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."
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 32m. Total distance: 21.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on CT 2. 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 196 / Summit Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5.2 miles (CT 2): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Hartford, CT
More from East Hampton, CT
More trips to Hartford, CT
Explore more options from East Hampton, CT or browse trips ending in Hartford, CT.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse CT road trips.