Origin
Hebron, CT
Late night in Hebron on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
12°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hebron, CT to Hartford, 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
28m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hebron, CT
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Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Hebron to Hartford covers a modest 21.8 miles, making this a quick 28-minute trip that is perfect for a spontaneous day outing. You will primarily utilize CT 2, West Main Street, and Hebron Road to navigate between these two Northeast locations. Because the duration is so short, you certainly do not need to worry about an overnight split; it is a straightforward point-to-point drive. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel is a safe estimate for the journey. This route is highly practical for commuters or anyone looking to transition from the quieter environment of Hebron to the capital city. Its simplicity allows for maximum flexibility, so you can easily fit this trip into any busy schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 2 | 15.3 mi | 19m |
| West Main Street | 3 mi | 3m |
| Hebron Road | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Capitol Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| American Row | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Armory Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 2
— 15.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hebron, CT and Hartford, CT.
1
Start on CT 85
97 ft
·
6 sec
·
Church Street
2
Turn left onto CT 66
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on CT 66
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hebron Road
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward CT 2 West: Hartford
5
Merge onto CT 2
15 mi
·
19 min
·
CT 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on State Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
State Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Continue on American Row
525 ft
·
18 sec
·
American Row
8
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Capitol Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto Armory Road
111 ft
·
9 sec
·
Armory Road
11
Arrive at destination
Armory Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.2 — 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
|
CT 66 / West Main Street
Turn left onto CT 66 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
5.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward CT 2 West: Hartford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward CT 2 West: Hartford
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CT 2
Merge onto CT 2
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
20.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
21.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Capitol Avenue
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.51 one way
$7.02 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
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
Hartford, CT
Late night in Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
54 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
28m 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 highway-focused experience, as roughly 70% of this trip is spent on larger thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on CT 2, which features a 15.3-mile stretch that serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the drive. The road transitions from local surface streets like West Main Street and Hebron Road into a more consistent highway pace. While you won't encounter significant technical challenges, the shift from suburban roads to the faster highway environment defines the character of the trek. You'll find the drive moves along efficiently, providing a steady and predictable rhythm behind the wheel.
70% 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: 15.3 mi on CT 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 2 and West Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 66 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 66 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5.4 miles (CT 2): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 28m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on CT 2. 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: near the start (CT 66 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5.4 miles (CT 2): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hartford, 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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