Origin
East Hartford, CT
Late night in East Hartford on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Hartford, 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
14m
Distance
7.9 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Hartford, CT
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West Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
Traveling between East Hartford and West Hartford is a quick, straightforward journey spanning just 7.9 miles. You can expect to complete this drive in roughly 14 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of only $1, it is an incredibly economical route that requires zero planned stops. You will navigate a mix of local roads like Farmington Avenue and Tolland Street, supplemented by a brief stint on I-84. Both locations sit within the Northeast region, meaning you will remain in a familiar geographic environment throughout the duration of your trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| I 84 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Tolland Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Governor Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Burnside Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brace Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dale Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Farmington Avenue
— 3.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Hartford, CT and West Hartford, CT.
1
Start on Tolland Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Tolland Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 44
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Burnside Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Merge onto US 5; US 44
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Governor Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Governor Street
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward CT 2, I 84, I 91
6
Keep slight right at fork
88 ft
·
1 sec
Toward CT 2, I 84 West: Norwich, Downtown Hartford
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 84 West
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 84; US 6
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 84; US 6
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 48
Toward Asylum Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on Spring Street
370 ft
·
14 sec
·
Spring Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
197 ft
·
3 sec
·
Asylum Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn slight left onto Farmington Avenue
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the left lane.
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 1.2 and 4.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 44 / Burnside Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 44 / Burnside Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
9
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 2, I 84 West: Norwich, Downtown Hartford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CT 2, I 84 West: Norwich, Downtown Hartf...
8
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 84 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 84 West
7
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m 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
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Asylum Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.27 one way
$2.54 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.51 | $3.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
4:06 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
21 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
14m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Highway travel accounts for only 18% of your journey, keeping the pace relatively measured as you transition through the local street network. You will find your longest uninterrupted stretch on Farmington Avenue, which lasts for 3.2 miles before the road profile shifts. This route favors navigating city infrastructure over high-speed highway driving, so prepare for frequent turns rather than long, straightaways.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on Farmington Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near US 44 / Burnside Avenue.
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 7.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 14m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (US 44 / Burnside Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles: 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.
On the drive from East Hartford, CT to West Hartford, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford along the way.
Hartford
2.5 mi in
|
~5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on Farmington Avenue. 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 1.2 miles (US 44 / Burnside Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles: 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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