Origin
Killingworth, CT
Late night in Killingworth on Sunday
Local time
3:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Killingworth, CT to West Hartford, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
36.9 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Killingworth, CT
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West Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip through the heart of Connecticut, the 37.2-mile journey from Killingworth to West Hartford is an efficient choice. Spanning about 43 minutes of driving time, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay, as the distance is short enough to complete in under an hour. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel is sufficient for the trip, making it an affordable local option. Navigating via Deep River Road, Higganum Road, and Killingworth Road, you stay entirely off the highways to reach your destination. It is a practical, no-fuss way to travel between these two Northeast locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 24.2 mi | 29m |
| Higganum Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Killingworth Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| I 84 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| LaSalle Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brace Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Deep River Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 9
— 24.2 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killingworth, CT and West Hartford, CT.
1
Start on this road
166 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right
140 ft
·
13 sec
3
Turn right onto CT 80
485 ft
·
8 sec
·
Deep River Road
4
Enter roundabout onto CT 81
76 ft
·
1 sec
·
Higganum Road
5
Continue on CT 81
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Higganum Road
6
Continue on CT 81
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Killingworth Road
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward CT 9 North
8
Merge onto CT 9
18 mi
·
22 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 9
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 40B
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 84; US 6
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 41
Toward South Main Street, Elmwood
13
Turn left onto CT 173
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Pelham Road
359 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pelham Road
15
Turn right onto LaSalle Road
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
LaSalle Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto Farmington Avenue
134 ft
·
5 sec
·
Farmington Avenue
17
Turn right onto Dale Street
462 ft
·
24 sec
·
Dale Street
18
Turn right onto Brace Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Brace Road
19
At end of road, turn right onto North Main Street
287 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Killingworth, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 36.5 — 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
|
CT 81 / Higganum Road
Enter roundabout onto CT 81 / Higganum Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
26.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
CT 9
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 9
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
32.8 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 84 East: Hartford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40B
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
6
34.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward South Main Street, Elmwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 41
Toward South Main Street, Elmwood
6
36.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Farmington Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Farmington Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.94 one way
$11.88 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
West Hartford, CT
Late night in West Hartford on Sunday
Local time
3:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Middletown, CT
18 mi in
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
39 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
53m 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 high-speed interstate experience. Because the route features zero highway miles, you will spend the entire 43-minute trip navigating local roads that require your full attention. The personality of this drive is dictated by its winding nature, demanding a steady pace as you transition between the various local connectors. While there are no extended, uninterrupted stretches, the lack of highway traffic keeps the drive feeling consistent from start to finish. You should prepare for a more engaged, hands-on driving experience compared to a standard freeway commute.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.2 mi on CT 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 9 and Higganum Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CT 81 / Higganum Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 36.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CT 81 / Higganum Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.5 miles (CT 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.8 miles: 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 Killingworth, CT to West Hartford, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Elmwood along the way.
Elmwood
34.2 mi in
|
~47m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 36.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.2 miles on CT 9. 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 West Hartford, 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 (CT 81 / Higganum Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.5 miles (CT 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West 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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