Origin
Lisbon, CT
Late night in Lisbon on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lisbon, 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
1h 3m
Distance
48.1 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lisbon, CT
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West Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Lisbon to West Hartford, you are looking at a 50.9-mile journey that typically takes about 54 minutes to complete. This drive stays entirely within Connecticut, keeping you in the Northeast region for the duration of your travel. It is perfectly suited as a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations along the way. With an estimated fuel cost of just $8, it is a very budget-friendly transit between these two locations. Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, you should expect a more engaged experience than a simple highway cruise. It is a straightforward, practical route for anyone needing to navigate between these two points efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 2 | 34.4 mi | 40m |
| I 395 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Farmington Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| West Town Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| I 84 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Burnham Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Brace Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Newent Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 2
— 34.4 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lisbon, CT and West Hartford, CT.
1
Start on this road
338 ft
·
26 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right
287 ft
·
27 sec
3
At end of road, turn left onto CT 138
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Newent Road
4
Turn left onto CT 138; CT 169
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Burnham Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
6
Merge onto I 395
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
I 395
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 14
Toward Hartford, Colchester
8
Turn right onto West Town Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Town Street
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward CT 2 West: Hartford
10
Merge onto CT 2
34 mi
·
40 min
·
CT 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 84 West, I 91 North
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 84; US 6
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 48
Toward Asylum Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on Spring Street
370 ft
·
14 sec
·
Spring Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
197 ft
·
3 sec
·
Asylum Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn slight left onto Farmington Avenue
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the left lane.
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
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24 miles from Lisbon, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 44.5 — 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 138 / Newent Road
At end of road, turn left onto CT 138 / Newent Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
6.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward Hartford, Colchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 14
Toward Hartford, Colchester
8
42.6 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
44.3 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
44.5 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
Asylum Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.74 one way
$15.49 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.21 | $18.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.62 | $21.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
12:36 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
43 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
1h 3m 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 winding, turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul. Because this route involves 0% highway driving, you will be navigating local roads like Newent Road and South Burnham Highway for the entire 50.9-mile distance. The experience is defined by the frequent turns required to navigate toward Hartford, demanding your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a high-speed interstate corridor, this path keeps you off major freeways, resulting in a consistent, technical pace. You won't find any long, uninterrupted highway stretches here, so be prepared for a drive that requires constant, steady engagement.
84% 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: 34.4 mi on CT 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 2 and I 395. 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 138 / Newent Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.1 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 0.1 miles (CT 138 / Newent Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Lisbon, CT and West Hartford, CT, road signs point toward Hartford and Colchester.
Hartford
6.5 mi in
|
~8m
Colchester
6.5 mi in
|
~8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 48.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.4 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 0.1 miles (CT 138 / Newent Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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