Origin
Lake Pocotopaug, CT
Morning in Lake Pocotopaug on Sunday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Pocotopaug, 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
38m
Distance
24.4 mi
39 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 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Pocotopaug, CT
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West Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit across Connecticut, the 24.4-mile trip from Lake Pocotopaug to West Hartford is an ideal choice. Expect to spend about 38 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stops. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, the drive is highly economical and efficient for commuters or casual travelers. You will navigate primarily via CT 2, Farmington Avenue, and East Hampton Road as you transition from the lake region toward the Hartford area. This route is designed for those who prioritize speed and reliability over wandering detours. Because the entire trip stays within the Northeast, you can anticipate familiar road conditions throughout the journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 2 | 14.4 mi | 17m |
| Farmington Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| East Hampton Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Lake Drive | 1.5 mi | 5m |
| I 84 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Staeth Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Brace Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dale Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 2
— 14.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Pocotopaug, CT and West Hartford, CT.
1
Start on Lake Drive
1.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Lake Drive
2
Continue on Staeth Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Staeth Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto CT 66
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Hampton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward CT 2 West: Hartford
5
Merge onto CT 2
14 mi
·
17 min
·
CT 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 84 West, I 91 North
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 84; US 6
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 48
Toward Asylum Street
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on Spring Street
370 ft
·
14 sec
·
Spring Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
197 ft
·
3 sec
·
Asylum Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Turn slight left onto Farmington Avenue
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Dale Street
462 ft
·
24 sec
·
Dale Street
13
Turn right onto Brace Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Brace Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto North Main Street
287 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 24.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CT 66 / East Hampton Road
At end of road, turn left onto CT 66 / East Hampton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
18.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I 84 West, I 91 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward I 84 West, I 91 North
7
20.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Asylum Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 48
Toward Asylum Street
7
20.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Asylum Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
24.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
North Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto North Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.93 one way
$7.86 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.67 | $9.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 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 | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
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
West Hartford, CT
Morning in West Hartford on Sunday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°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
41 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
38m 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 leans heavily into a highway-focused profile, with 64% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will quickly settle into your longest stretch of 14.4 miles while cruising along CT 2, which provides the bulk of the route’s momentum. As you transition off the highway and navigate toward Farmington Avenue, the pace shifts from a high-speed interstate feel to a more localized driving experience. The road character is consistent and functional, designed to get you to your destination with minimal fuss. You can expect a predictable rhythm as you move through these varying road types, keeping the trip moving steadily from start to finish.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.4 mi on CT 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 2 and Farmington Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near CT 66 / East Hampton 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 11 decision points packed into just 24.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (CT 66 / East Hampton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 24.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.4 miles on CT 2. 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 2 miles (CT 66 / East Hampton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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