Origin
Hartford, NY
Late night in Hartford on Sunday
Local time
12:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, NY to Porter, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
12.1 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartford, NY
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Porter, NY
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Trip Overview
Hartford, NY to Porter, NY is 12.1 miles and takes about 18 minutes via State Highway 149, State Highway 22, and Parker Hill Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York State, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brevity, it’s a straightforward drive, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment. You won't need to worry about extensive planning for this quick hop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 149 | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 22 | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Parker Hill Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| East Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Highway 40 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Grimes Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Christian Hill Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Highway 149
— 5.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, NY and Porter, NY.
1
Start on Christian Hill Road
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
Christian Hill Road
2
Continue on CR 23A
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto NY 40
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
State Highway 40
4
Turn right onto NY 149
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 149
5
Turn slight right onto CR 27
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Parker Hill Road
6
Turn right onto NY 22
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 22
7
Turn right onto South Grimes Hill Road
129 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Grimes Hill Road
8
Arrive at destination
South Grimes Hill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 12.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NY 40 / State Highway 40
At end of road, turn left onto NY 40 / State Highway 40
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
3
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NY 149 / State Highway 149
Turn right onto NY 149 / State Highway 149
Navigation decision point
3
7.4 mi into trip
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~11m in
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NY 22 / State Highway 22
Turn right onto NY 22 / State Highway 22
Navigation decision point
3
12.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
South Grimes Hill Road
Turn right onto South Grimes Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.97 one way
$3.93 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| premium | $4.87 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Porter, NY
Late night in Porter on Sunday
Local time
12:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m 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 primarily on highways, with 87% of the route utilizing them. You'll experience a longest stretch of 5.7 miles on State Highway 149 before transitioning to other roads. Expect a more rural cruising feel for much of the trip, with fewer exits and a less congested environment compared to major interstates. The shift from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you approach your destination.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on State Highway 149.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 149 and State Highway 22. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near NY 40 / State Highway 40.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (NY 40 / State Highway 40): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (NY 149 / State Highway 149): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (NY 22 / State Highway 22): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Porter, NY
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Fort Niagara — fort
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 18m. Total distance: 12.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on State Highway 149. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.2 miles (NY 40 / State Highway 40): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (NY 149 / State Highway 149): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (NY 22 / State Highway 22): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Saratoga 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 Porter, NY 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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