Origin
Hartford, CT
Morning in Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
8:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, CT to Killingworth, 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
48m
Distance
33.2 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Killingworth, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Hartford to Killingworth, you are in for a quick 33.2-mile journey through the heart of Connecticut. Expect to spend about 48 minutes behind the wheel, making this a straightforward drive that is easily manageable as a single-day trip. Since the route avoids highways entirely, you will be navigating local streets such as Capitol Avenue, Hudson Street, and Pulaski Circle. With a budget of just $5 for fuel, this is an incredibly economical way to traverse the Northeast region. It is a practical, no-fuss connection between these two locations that requires no overnight stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 13 mi | 16m |
| I 91 | 9.6 mi | 12m |
| Higganum Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Killingworth Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Capitol Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Deep River Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hudson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Armory Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 9
— 13 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, CT and Killingworth, CT.
1
Start on Armory Road
111 ft
·
14 sec
·
Armory Road
2
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Capitol Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto Hudson Street
515 ft
·
16 sec
·
Hudson Street
4
Enter roundabout
39 ft
·
0 sec
Toward Bradley International Airport, Springfield, New Haven
5
Continue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward Bradley International Airport, Springfield, New Haven
6
Merge onto I 91
9.6 mi
·
12 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 22S
Toward CT 9 South: Middletown, Old Saybrook
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto CT 9
13 mi
·
16 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 15
Toward CT 81: Killingworth, Clinton
10
Turn right onto CT 81
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Killingworth Road
11
Continue on CT 81
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Higganum Road
12
Enter roundabout onto CT 80
226 ft
·
3 sec
·
Deep River Road
13
Continue on CT 80
481 ft
·
14 sec
·
Deep River Road
14
Turn left
140 ft
·
15 sec
15
Turn left
166 ft
·
12 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.6 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.8 — 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 left onto Capitol Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Enter roundabout toward Bradley International Airport, Springfield, New Haven
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Bradley International Airport, Springfie...
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward CT 9 South: Middletown, Old Saybrook
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 22S
Toward CT 9 South: Middletown, Old Saybrook
6
24.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward CT 81: Killingworth, Clinton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15
Toward CT 81: Killingworth, Clinton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.34 one way
$10.69 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Killingworth, CT
Morning in Killingworth on Tuesday
Local time
8:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Middletown, CT
17 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
23 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
48m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention from start to finish. Because this route features a 0% highway share, you will remain on surface roads for the duration of the 48-minute trip. The personality of this drive is defined by constant navigation through local intersections rather than the monotony of high-speed interstate cruising. Since there is no single long-distance stretch, the rhythm of the drive stays consistent as you move away from Hartford's urban core. You can expect a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local road network.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on CT 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 9 and I 91. You will hit about 13 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 33.2 miles you will encounter 13 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Between Hartford, CT and Killingworth, CT, road signs point toward Old Saybrook and Clinton.
Old Saybrook
11 mi in
|
~15m
Clinton
24.8 mi in
|
~32m
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 48m. Total distance: 33.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13 miles on CT 9. 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 Killingworth, 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Killingworth, 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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