Origin
East Hampton, CT
Morning in East Hampton on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Hampton, 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
37m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 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 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Hampton, CT
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West Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from East Hampton to West Hartford, you are looking at a straightforward 25.1-mile drive that typically takes about 37 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it is short enough to handle in under an hour without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via CT 2, Farmington Avenue, and East Hampton Road to make the connection between these two Northeast locations. With an estimated fuel cost of only $4, it is a very budget-friendly transit. Whether you are commuting or heading out for local errands, the simplicity of this short drive makes it a highly efficient way to move across the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 2 | 14.4 mi | 17m |
| Farmington Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| East Hampton Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| East High Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| I 84 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Summit Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Lakeview Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brace Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 2
— 14.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Hampton, CT and West 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
14 mi
·
17 min
·
CT 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 84 West, I 91 North
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 84; US 6
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 48
Toward Asylum Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on Spring Street
370 ft
·
14 sec
·
Spring Street
12
At end of road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
197 ft
·
3 sec
·
Asylum Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn slight left onto Farmington Avenue
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the left lane.
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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.1 — 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
8
19.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward I 84 West, I 91 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward I 84 West, I 91 North
7
21.4 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
21.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Asylum Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
25.1 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
$4.04 one way
$8.08 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 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 | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
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
8:43 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
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 trip is a highway-focused drive, with 62% of your journey spent on faster, multi-lane roads. You will find your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 14.4 miles while navigating along CT 2. The transition from the state-maintained highways to the local flow of Farmington Avenue marks a distinct change in pace as you approach West Hartford. While the highway segments provide a quick pace, the route eventually shifts into a more standard local driving experience. Expect a consistent, functional drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, scenic detours.
62% 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: 14.4 mi on CT 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 2 and Farmington Avenue. 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 196 / Summit Street.
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 12 decision points packed into just 25.1 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: near the start (CT 196 / Summit Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 37m. Total distance: 25.1 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 (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.4 miles on CT 2. 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 196 / Summit Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.4 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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