Origin
Hartford, CT
Morning in Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, CT to Winsted, 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
43m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
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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Winsted, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Hartford to Winsted, you are looking at a manageable 25.7-mile trek. This local drive typically takes about 43 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a stress-free day trip. Because the entire route stays on local roads rather than interstates, you can expect a very straightforward journey without the need for an overnight stay. Budgeting around $4 for fuel should easily cover your gas costs for this short distance. Since both towns are located in the Northeast region of Connecticut, you will remain within familiar territory throughout the entire trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Avenue | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Albany Turnpike | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| New Hartford Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Avon Mountain Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Garden Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Albany Avenue
— 6.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, CT and Winsted, 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
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on Cogswell Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Cogswell Street
5
Turn left onto Garden Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden Street
6
Turn left onto US 44
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Albany Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 44
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Mountain Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 44; CT 10
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 44; US 202
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Albany Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 44
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Albany Turnpike
11
Continue on US 44
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on US 44
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
New Hartford Road
13
Continue on US 44; CT 183
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
14
Turn right onto CT 8
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Park Place
15
Continue on CT 8
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Park Place
16
Arrive at destination
CT 8
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.7 — 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 right onto Capitol Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Broad Street
Turn right onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Garden Street
Turn left onto Garden Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 44 / Albany Avenue
Turn left onto US 44 / Albany Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
14.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 44 / Albany Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto US 44 / Albany Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.27 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.38
Albany Turnpike
(3.3 mi)
$0.23
Albany Turnpike
(2.2 mi)
$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 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 | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
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
Winsted, CT
Morning in Winsted on Tuesday
Local time
6:08 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
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?
Expect a turn-heavy experience as you navigate away from Hartford via Capitol Avenue, Broad Street, and Cogswell Street. This route features zero highway miles, meaning you will be focused on local road navigation rather than high-speed interstate cruising. The drive maintains a consistent, steady pace without any exceptionally long, uninterrupted stretches. Because you are avoiding major highways entirely, your time behind the wheel will be defined by the nuances of navigating through local town infrastructure. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that keeps you engaged with the local road network from start to finish.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on Albany Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 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
5/10
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 25.7 miles you will encounter 6 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): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Garden Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
705 ft
51 ft
Total Climb
1,213 ft
Total Descent
558 ft
Highest Point
705 ft
~25.7 mi in
Elevation Range
655 ft
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 43m. Total distance: 25.7 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 (21%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on Albany Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.38 in tolls one way, starting with Albany Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Garden Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Winsted, 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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