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Trip from Hartford, AL to City of Geneva, AL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

18m

Distance

12.1 mi

19 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 17m ★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and capital of Connecticut, United States

Hartford, AL

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Downtown City of Geneva, AL, AL

City of Geneva, AL

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Trip Overview

Hartford, AL to City of Geneva, AL is 12.1 miles and takes about 18m via West Main Street, East Maple Avenue, North Forest Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Alabama's Southeast region, making it a convenient local trip rather than an extended expedition. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on surface roads, ideal for a quick errand or connecting two nearby points without much fuss. The minimal distance and estimated duration suggest this route is best suited for same-day travel.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Main Street 9.5 mi 14m
East Maple Avenue 2.4 mi 3m
North Forest Street 0.1 mi <1m
Mill Street <0.1 mi <1m
North 3rd Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: West Main Street — 9.5 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, AL and City of Geneva, AL.

1

Start on AL 123

62 ft · 5 sec · North 3rd Avenue
2

Turn right onto AL 52

238 ft · 6 sec · Mill Street
3

Turn slight left onto AL 52

9.5 mi · 14 min · West Main Street
4

Continue on AL 52

2.4 mi · 3 min · East Maple Avenue
5

Turn left onto North Forest Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · North Forest Street
6

Arrive at destination

North Forest Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

2 of 2

2 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | AL 52 / Mill Street

Turn right onto AL 52 / Mill Street

Navigation decision point

4
12 mi into trip | ~17m in | North Forest Street

Turn left onto North Forest Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.68 one way

$3.36 round trip

$3.53/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.95 $1.88 $3.76
premium $4.29 $2.04 $4.09
diesel $4.80 $2.28 $4.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.6 0 $1.27 $0.58
Efficient EV 3 0 $1.06 $0.48
EV Truck/SUV 4.8 0 $1.69 $0.77

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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.

Forecast as of Jun 28, 2026

Origin

Hartford, AL

Afternoon in Hartford on Sunday

Local time

2:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

95°F

Sunny

W 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued June 28 at 9:20AM CDT until June 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 28 at 9:18AM CDT until June 30 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Destination

City of Geneva, AL

Afternoon in City of Geneva on Sunday

Local time

2:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

95°F

Sunny

W 0 to 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued June 28 at 9:20AM CDT until June 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 28 at 9:18AM CDT until June 30 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

18m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway cruising. The longest continuous stretch you'll navigate is 9.5 miles along West Main Street. Expect a steady pace with potential for traffic signals and intersections as you move through local areas. The absence of highway travel means you'll be at typical local road speeds for the entire 18-minute trip.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on West Main Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AL 52 / Mill Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Hartford, AL to City of Geneva, AL is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 52 / Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (North Forest Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

274 ft 112 ft

Total Climb

59 ft

Total Descent

211 ft

Highest Point

274 ft

Elevation Range

163 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Hartford, AL

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."

Arriving in City of Geneva, AL

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • University of Geneva — public research university located in Geneva, Switzerland
  • • Jet d'Eau — fountain in Geneva, Switzerland
  • • Palace of Nations — building in Geneva, Switzerland

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 18m. Total distance: 12.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.5 miles on West Main Street. 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 (AL 52 / Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (North Forest Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of Geneva, AL 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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