Origin
Hartford, CT
Late night in Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
5:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, CT to Thomaston, 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
34m
Distance
23.9 mi
38 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 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Thomaston, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Hartford to Thomaston, you are looking at a straightforward 23.9-mile trip that typically takes about 34 minutes. This journey is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Your path will take you along Capitol Avenue, I-84 West, and CT-4 as you navigate through the Northeast. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, it is an incredibly budget-friendly drive. Because the distance is so manageable, you have plenty of flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Farmington Avenue | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Scott Swamp Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Terryville Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Capitol Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Armory Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 6.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, CT and Thomaston, 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
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
I 84; US 6
5
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 39
Toward CT 4: Farmington
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on CT 4
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto CT 10
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Scott Swamp Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Scott Swamp Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Scott Swamp Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 6
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 6; CT 69
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto US 6
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Terryville Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn sharp left onto Park Street
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
Park Street
15
Arrive at destination
Park Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.9 — 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
7
7.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward CT 4: Farmington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 39
Toward CT 4: Farmington
6
9.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CT 10 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 10 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 6 / Scott Swamp Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 6 / Scott Swamp Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
23.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Park Street
Turn sharp left onto Park Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.85 one way
$7.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.58 | $9.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Thomaston, CT
Late night in Thomaston on Tuesday
Local time
5:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
6 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
34m 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 rather than a monotonous highway slog, as this route contains zero percent highway share. You will spend your time navigating local roads that demand your full attention behind the wheel. The transition from the urban streets of Hartford onto the winding paths leading toward Thomaston keeps the driving experience engaging. Since there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you will find yourself constantly adjusting to the road's technical nature. It is a compact, hands-on drive that requires you to stay alert through every turn.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
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 23.9 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 0.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles (CT 10 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 34m. Total distance: 23.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.8 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 Thomaston, 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 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles (CT 10 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Thomaston, 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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