Origin
Hartford, CT
Late night in Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, CT to East Brooklyn, 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
1h 5m
Distance
47.8 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 2m
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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East Brooklyn, CT
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Trip Overview
Spanning 47.8 miles across Connecticut, this trip from Hartford to East Brooklyn is a straightforward commute that typically takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes. Because the distance is relatively short, you can easily complete the journey as a one-day round trip without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $8 in fuel for the trek, making it a budget-friendly option for regional travel. The route utilizes a combination of I-384, Middletown Road, and US 6 to transition you from the state capital into the quieter eastern reaches of the region. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, this drive offers a reliable path through the Northeast without requiring complex logistics or significant planning time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 6 | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| Middletown Road | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| I 384 | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| I 84 | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Hartford Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Providence Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Hartford Turnpike | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Providence Turnpike | 2.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 6
— 11.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, CT and East Brooklyn, 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
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 84
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 84; US 6
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 59
Toward I 384 East: Providence
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 384
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
I 384
9
Continue on US 6; US 44
11 mi
·
16 min
·
US 6; US 44
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto US 6
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Middletown Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 6
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Willimantic Road
12
Continue on US 6
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hampton Road
13
Continue on US 6
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hartford Turnpike
14
Continue on US 6
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Providence Turnpike
15
Continue on US 6
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Hartford Road
16
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Providence Road
17
Turn right onto Day Street
247 ft
·
15 sec
·
Day Street
18
Turn left onto South Main Street
265 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Main Street
19
Turn right onto Ventura Drive
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ventura Drive
20
Arrive at destination
Ventura Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Hartford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.2 — 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
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Broad Street
Turn right onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 84
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 84
6
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 84; US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
5.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 384 East: Providence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 59
Toward I 384 East: Providence
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.70 one way
$15.39 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.47 | $16.93 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.15 | $18.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.34
Hartford Turnpike
(2.5 mi)
$0.17
Providence Turnpike
(2.4 mi)
$0.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
East Brooklyn, CT
Late night in East Brooklyn on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
18°F
Vernon, CT
24 mi in
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
15 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
1h 5m 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 features a mixed profile that balances efficiency with local connectivity. You will spend about 58% of your time on highways, providing a steady pace during the faster segments of the drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 11.1-mile run along US 6, which offers a break from frequent turning or stop-and-go traffic. As you move away from the interstate portions, the character of the road shifts, requiring you to adjust to the rhythm of Middletown Road and other local connectors. Expect a transition from the busier infrastructure near Hartford to the more rural, localized feel of the roads as you approach East Brooklyn.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on US 6.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Capitol Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
576 ft
36 ft
Total Climb
897 ft
Total Descent
682 ft
Highest Point
576 ft
~13.7 mi in
Elevation Range
541 ft
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."
Top landmarks
- • Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art — art museum in Hartford, Connecticut
- • Connecticut State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Connecticut
- • Mark Twain House — non-profit organization in the USA
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 1h 5m. Total distance: 47.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.1 miles on US 6. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.34 in tolls one way, starting with Hartford Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 East Brooklyn, 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 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Brooklyn, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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