Origin
Noank, CT
Late night in Noank on Sunday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Noank, CT to 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 17m
Distance
53.9 mi
87 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Noank, CT
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Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
Noank to Hartford is 53.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via CT 2 and CT 11, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This relatively short drive will take you from the Northeast region of Connecticut to its capital city. You'll experience a highway-focused journey, making it a straightforward option for a quick trip. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 2 | 24.5 mi | 30m |
| CT 11 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Hartford Turnpike | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Hartford-New London Turnpike | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| I 95 | 3 mi | 4m |
| New London Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Long Hill Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Fort Hill Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
CT 2
— 24.5 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Noank, CT and Hartford, CT.
1
Start on CT 215
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Elm Street
2
Turn left onto Brook Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Brook Street
3
Turn right onto CT 215
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Groton Long Point Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Hill Road
5
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Poquonnock Road
6
Continue on US 1
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Hill Road
7
Continue on US 1; CT 12
384 ft
·
8 sec
·
Route 12
8
Take the exit onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 1
9
Merge onto I 95; US 1
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 95; US 1
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 82
Toward CT 85: Broad Street, Waterford
11
Turn right onto CT 85
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Hartford Turnpike
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on CT 85
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Hartford-New London Turnpike
13
Continue on CT 85
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
New London Road
14
Enter roundabout onto CT 82
169 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Haddam Road
15
Continue on CT 82
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Haddam Road
16
Take the exit onto CT 11
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
CT 11
Toward CT 11 North: Colchester, Hartford
17
Merge onto CT 2
24 mi
·
30 min
·
CT 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on State Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
State Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Continue on American Row
525 ft
·
18 sec
·
American Row
20
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Capitol Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto Armory Road
111 ft
·
9 sec
·
Armory Road
23
Arrive at destination
Armory Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from Noank, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 9.1 and 53.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
9.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward CT 85: Broad Street, Waterford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 82
Toward CT 85: Broad Street, Waterford
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CT 85 / Hartford Turnpike
Turn right onto CT 85 / Hartford Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
20.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
CT 11
Take the exit onto CT 11 toward CT 11 North: Colchester, Hartford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CT 11 North: Colchester, Hartford
5
28.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
CT 2
Merge onto CT 2
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
53.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
Capitol Avenue
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.68 one way
$17.35 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.55 | $19.09 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.32 | $20.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.90 | $23.80 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.52
Hartford Turnpike
(4.3 mi)
$0.30
Hartford-New London Turnpike
(3.1 mi)
$0.22
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.72 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.55 | $3.45 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 Sunday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
12°F
Hebron, CT
27 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
24 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 17m 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 highway-focused, with 80% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll spend a significant amount of time on CT 2, including one uninterrupted stretch of 24.5 miles. The journey is designed for steady progress, so expect a consistent pace for most of the drive. While not a winding scenic route, it offers a direct path with minimal deviations.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.5 mi on CT 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 2 and CT 11. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.1 miles in.
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 53.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles (CT 85 / Hartford Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles (CT 11): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Noank, CT to Hartford, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Waterford along the way.
Waterford
9.1 mi in
|
~15m
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."
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 1h 17m. Total distance: 53.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.5 miles on CT 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.52 in tolls one way, starting with Hartford Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 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 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles (CT 85 / Hartford Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles (CT 11): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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