Origin
Hartford, CT
Late night in Hartford on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, CT to Kensington, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
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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Kensington, CT
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Trip Overview
This short 11.8-mile drive from Hartford to Kensington, Connecticut, takes about 19 minutes and is perfect for a quick local trip. Since it's entirely within the Northeast region and the state of Connecticut, you won't be crossing any major geographical divides. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at $2, this route is incredibly budget-friendly. It's definitely a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The experience is a straightforward local drive, making it ideal for a spontaneous outing or an errand run.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capitol Avenue | — | — |
| Broad Street | — | — |
| Maple Avenue | — | — |
| Berlin Turnpike | — | — |
| Worthington Ridge | — | — |
| Mill Street | — | — |
| Farmington Avenue | — | — |
| New Britain Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Capitol Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, CT and Kensington, CT.
1
Start on Armory Road
112 ft
·
15 sec
·
Armory Road
2
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
384 ft
·
16 sec
·
Capitol Avenue
3
Turn left onto Broad Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
4
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Avenue
5
Continue on Berlin Turnpike
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Berlin Turnpike
6
Turn right onto Worthington Ridge
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Worthington Ridge
7
Turn right onto Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Mill Street
8
Continue on Farmington Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Farmington Avenue
9
Turn sharp left onto New Britain Road
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
New Britain Road
10
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.90 one way
$3.80 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
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.
Destination
Kensington, CT
Late night in Kensington on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°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
16 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
19m 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 for this 11.8-mile journey, with 0% highway share. The route primarily follows Capitol Avenue, Broad Street, and Maple Avenue. Given the nature of local roads, there are frequent intersections and turns, so keep your attention focused. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to speak of, as the drive is punctuated by city and town navigation. You'll be navigating through developed areas, so anticipate typical urban or suburban traffic patterns throughout the entire trip.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Capitol Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hartford, CT to Kensington, CT is easy. At 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hartford, CT to Kensington, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 19m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m 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
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hartford, CT to Kensington, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kensington, 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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