Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
68.1 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Georgetown, CT
David Kanigan
Hartford, CT to Georgetown, CT is 68.1 miles and takes about 1h 29m via I 84 and US 7, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within Connecticut, making it a convenient option for a short excursion. You'll primarily be on interstate highways, so expect a straightforward journey. Given the relatively short distance and duration, it’s an ideal candidate for a same-day trip, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination. This route is a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 57.6 mi | 1h 10m |
| US 7 | 9.9 mi | 17m |
| Capitol Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Armory Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Danbury Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 30 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,741 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~591 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
4.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 5 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, CT and Georgetown, CT.
Start on Armory Road
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 84; US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 7
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 34 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 58.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 84 West: Waterbury
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 84; US 6
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto US 7 toward US 7 South: Norwalk
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$10.69 one way
$21.37 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $12.00 | $24.00 |
| premium | $4.81 | $12.90 | $25.80 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $12.86 | $25.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.15 | $3.27 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.53 | $4.36 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Hartford on Sunday
Local time
10:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Georgetown on Sunday
Local time
10:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Smoke
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with a 99% highway share, meaning you’ll spend most of your time on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 57.6 miles, primarily on I 84, so be prepared for a sustained period of interstate travel. Capitol Avenue is also part of the initial segment. The route is designed for efficiency, so while it may not offer varied scenery, it promises a consistent driving experience. Expect smooth sailing for the majority of your journey.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and US 7. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Capitol Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 29m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Capitol Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (I 84; US 6): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,545 ft
Total Descent
1,245 ft
Highest Point
630 ft
~34 mi in
Elevation Range
580 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: chinese
Restaurant
Near the start, short detour
CT
Cuisine: american
Hours: Su-Th 11:30-01:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-02:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, short detour
New Britain, CT
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 07:00-21:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, short detour
Cuisine: sandwich;bakery
Fast_food
Early in the drive, short detour
Plainville, CT
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-21:30; Sa-Su 09:00-21:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, short detour
CT
Visit websitePark
Early in the drive, short detour
Park
Near the start, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
District
Near the start, right off the route
District
Near the start, right off the route
District
Near the start, right off the route
District
Near the start, right off the route
District
Near the start, short detour
District
Near the start, short detour
Hotel
Near the start, right off the route
Hotel
Near the start, right off the route
Hartford, CT
Hotel
Near the start, short detour
Hartford, CT
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 68.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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