Origin
Hartford, CT
Morning in Hartford on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, CT to Oakville, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Oakville, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
Hartford, CT to Oakville, CT is 33.5 miles and takes about 44 minutes via I 84, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Connecticut, making it an easy one-day trip. You'll primarily be on interstate highways, so expect a quick and efficient journey. It's a short enough distance that you can easily fit it into a morning or afternoon, leaving plenty of time for your destination. This route is ideal if you're looking for a no-fuss connection between these two Northeast locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 29.1 mi | 35m |
| CT 73 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| CT 8 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Buckingham Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Ballfarm Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Capitol Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Armory Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 29.1 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, CT and Oakville, CT.
1
Start on Armory Road
111 ft
·
14 sec
·
Armory Road
2
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
330 ft
·
10 sec
·
Capitol Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 84 West: Waterbury
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 84; US 6
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84
17 mi
·
21 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 20
Toward CT 8 North: Torrington
7
Merge onto CT 8
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 8
8
Take the exit onto CT 73
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 73
Exit 31
Toward CT 73: Oakville, Watertown
Use the slight left lane.
9
Turn right onto Buckingham Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Buckingham Street
10
Turn left onto Ballfarm Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Ballfarm Road
11
Arrive at destination
Ballfarm Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 30.7 — 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
Take the ramp toward I 84 West: Waterbury
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 84 West: Waterbury
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 84; US 6
Merge onto I 84; US 6
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
12.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 84
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
29.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward CT 8 North: Torrington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 20
Toward CT 8 North: Torrington
8
30.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
CT 73
Take the exit onto CT 73 toward CT 73: Oakville, Watertown
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 31
Toward CT 73: Oakville, Watertown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.39 one way
$10.79 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.42 | $12.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
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
Oakville, CT
Morning in Oakville on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
26 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
44m 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 95% of the journey taking place on interstates. You'll spend most of your time on I 84, experiencing a continuous stretch of 29.1 miles on this main artery. The route is characterized by its efficiency, designed for covering distance quickly rather than for scenic exploration. Expect a consistent driving experience with limited transitions to local roads until you approach your destination in Oakville. The primary roads are I 84 and CT 8, guiding you smoothly to your final stop.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.1 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and CT 73. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
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 33.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 12.4 miles (I 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Hartford, CT to Oakville, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Watertown along the way.
Watertown
30.7 mi in
|
~39m
|
via CT 73
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 44m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.1 miles on I 84. 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 Oakville, 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: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (I 84; US 6): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles (I 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oakville, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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