Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Hazardville, CT
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If you are looking to travel from Hartford to Hazardville, you are in for a quick, straightforward journey through Connecticut. Spanning just 20.7 miles, this drive typically takes about 28 minutes, making it an easy day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-91, I-84, and Hazard Avenue to complete the transit. With fuel costs estimated at $3, it is a very budget-friendly trip. Because the origin and destination are both located within the Northeast, you will experience a familiar regional feel throughout the entire ride. It is a highly practical route for those needing to move between these two points efficiently.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 16.5 mi | 19m |
| Hazard Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| I 84 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Broad Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Capitol Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Armory Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, CT and Hazardville, CT.
Start on Armory Road
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
Turn right onto Broad Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 84; US 6
Take the exit
Merge onto I 91
Take the exit
Turn straight onto CT 190
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 84
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 91 North: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CT 190 East: Hazardville, Somers
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Hartford on Sunday
Local time
12:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Clear
Destination
Late night in Hazardville on Sunday
Local time
12:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 82% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will quickly settle into a rhythm once you merge onto the road, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 16.5 miles on I-91. While the drive starts with the fast-paced energy of interstate travel, it eventually transitions into local navigation as you exit onto Hazard Avenue. Expect a consistent, functional driving experience rather than a winding scenic tour. The transition from the interstate to the final local stretch is the defining shift in the road's personality, moving you from high-speed lanes to your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Hazard Avenue. 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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 20.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
357 ft
Total Descent
230 ft
Highest Point
177 ft
~20.7 mi in
Elevation Range
155 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hartford, CT to Hazardville, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Somers along the way.
Somers
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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