Origin
Hartford, CT
Late night in Hartford on Sunday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, CT to Mansfield City, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
26.8 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
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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Mansfield City, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Hartford to Mansfield City, you can expect a straightforward 26.8-mile journey. This trip typically takes about 43 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. You will primarily navigate via I-84, I-384, and US 44, keeping you within the Northeast region for the entire duration. Budgeting roughly $4 for fuel makes this a very economical drive for a weekend getaway or a quick commute. Because of the short distance, there is no need to plan for overnight stays, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 44 | 7.7 mi | 12m |
| I 384 | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| I 84 | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Stafford Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Mansfield City Road | 2.3 mi | 8m |
| US 6 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Broad Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Capitol Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 44
— 7.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, CT and Mansfield City, 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
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 6; US 44
10
Take the exit onto US 44
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
US 44
Toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Turn sharp right onto CT 32
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Stafford Road
12
Turn left onto Mansfield City Road
2.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Mansfield City Road
13
Arrive at destination
Mansfield City Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
7
14.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 44
Take the exit onto US 44 toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.31 one way
$8.63 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 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 | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Mansfield City, CT
Late night in Mansfield City on Sunday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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 drive is heavily highway-focused, with 75% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will transition from the interstate system onto the more localized US 44, which features the route's longest uninterrupted stretch of 7.7 miles. Expect a mix of fast-paced interstate travel before the pace settles down as you approach Mansfield City. The transition between these road types offers a change in rhythm, moving from the heavy traffic flow of larger interchanges to the more consistent tempo of a state highway. It is an efficient, no-nonsense route that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, technical backroads.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on US 44.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 44 and I 384. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Broad Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 26.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
763 ft
39 ft
Total Climb
941 ft
Total Descent
506 ft
Highest Point
763 ft
~17.2 mi in
Elevation Range
723 ft
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.
On the drive from Hartford, CT to Mansfield City, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Mansfield along the way.
Mansfield
14.1 mi in
|
~18m
|
via US 44
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 43m. Total distance: 26.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on US 44. 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 Mansfield City, 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: at 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mansfield City, 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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