Origin
Hartford, CT
Late night in Hartford on Sunday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, CT to Barkhamsted, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
18.3 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartford, CT
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Barkhamsted, CT
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Trip Overview
This short 18.3-mile drive from Hartford to Barkhamsted, Connecticut, is easily manageable in about 38 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Simsbury Road, Stratton Brook Road, and Cherry Brook Road, with no highway time involved. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $3, reflecting the short distance. This route offers a straightforward local journey through the Northeast region, ideal for a quick excursion without needing an overnight stay. It’s a simple, direct path to your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Simsbury Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Stratton Brook Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Cherry Brook Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Hartford Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Albany Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Simsbury Road | 1.3 mi | 4m |
| North Canton Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Westledge Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Simsbury Road
— 4.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, CT and Barkhamsted, CT.
1
Start on Armory Road
111 ft
·
15 sec
·
Armory Road
2
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
382 ft
·
10 sec
·
Capitol Avenue
3
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on Cogswell Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Cogswell Street
5
Turn left onto Garden Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden Street
6
Turn left onto US 44
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Albany Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto CT 189
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto CT 185
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Simsbury Road
Toward Simsbury
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on CT 185
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Hartford Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 202; CT 10
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hopmeadow Street
11
Turn left onto Stratton Brook Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Stratton Brook Road
12
Turn left onto CT 309
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Farms Village Road
13
Continue on CT 309
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Westledge Road
14
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 309
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Canton Road
15
Continue on CT 309
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Simsbury Road
16
At end of road, turn right onto CT 179
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Cherry Brook Road
17
Continue on CT 179
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Canton Road
18
Arrive at destination
CT 179
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3.5 — 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
|
Capitol Avenue
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Broad Street
Turn right onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 44 / Albany Avenue
Turn left onto US 44 / Albany Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CT 189 / Bloomfield Avenue
Turn right onto CT 189 / Bloomfield Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CT 185 / Simsbury Road
Turn left onto CT 185 / Simsbury Road toward Simsbury
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Simsbury
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.95 one way
$5.89 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.50 | $7.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Barkhamsted, CT
Late night in Barkhamsted on Sunday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
27 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m 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 on this route, with 0% highway share. The roads are predominantly local, requiring your attention as you navigate through Connecticut's terrain. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.6 miles on Simsbury Road. This drive is characterized by frequent turns rather than long, straightaways, offering a more engaging experience behind the wheel. You’ll be on smaller roads for the entirety of your journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on Simsbury Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Capitol Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Capitol Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (US 44 / Albany Avenue): 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 Hartford, CT to Barkhamsted, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Simsbury along the way.
Simsbury
3.5 mi in
|
~6m
|
via CT 185
About the Cities
Starting 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 38m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m 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 4.6 miles on Simsbury Road. 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 Barkhamsted, 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 (Capitol Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (US 44 / Albany Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Barkhamsted, 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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