Origin
Old Mystic, CT
Late night in Old Mystic on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Old Mystic, 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 16m
Distance
55.4 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Old Mystic, CT
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Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
This 55.8-mile journey from Old Mystic, CT to Hartford, CT will take approximately 1 hour and 3 minutes to complete. Designed as a single-day trip, the route relies on local roads, specifically Route 27 and Main Street, with a segment on Whitehall Avenue. With no highway driving, expect a more engaged experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $9. This drive offers a straightforward connection within Connecticut, making it a convenient option for a short excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 2 | 24.5 mi | 30m |
| I 95 | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| CT 11 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Hartford Turnpike | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Hartford-New London Turnpike | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| New London Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| East Haddam Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Whitehall Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 2
— 24.5 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Mystic, CT and Hartford, CT.
1
Start on CT 27
506 ft
·
12 sec
·
Route 27
2
Turn right onto CT 27
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on CT 27
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Whitehall Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
5
Merge onto I 95
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
I 95
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 82
Toward CT 85: Broad Street, Waterford
7
Turn right onto CT 85
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Hartford Turnpike
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on CT 85
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Hartford-New London Turnpike
9
Continue on CT 85
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
New London Road
10
Enter roundabout onto CT 82
169 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Haddam Road
11
Continue on CT 82
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Haddam Road
12
Take the exit onto CT 11
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
CT 11
Toward CT 11 North: Colchester, Hartford
13
Merge onto CT 2
24 mi
·
30 min
·
CT 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on State Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
State Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on American Row
525 ft
·
18 sec
·
American Row
16
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Capitol Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto Armory Road
111 ft
·
9 sec
·
Armory Road
19
Arrive at destination
Armory Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 27.7 miles from Old Mystic, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 10.7 and 54.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
10.7 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
10.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CT 85 / Hartford Turnpike
Turn right onto CT 85 / Hartford Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
22.1 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
29.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
CT 2
Merge onto CT 2
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
54.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
Capitol Avenue
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.92 one way
$17.84 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.81 | $19.63 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
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: 19.4 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 | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.76 | $3.55 |
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
4:01 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
5 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 16m 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 route is characterized as 'turn-heavy,' indicating frequent directional changes rather than long, straight stretches. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads for the entire 55.8 miles. The absence of a 'longest_stretch' metric further suggests a continuous series of turns and intersections. Expect an engaging driving experience that keeps you actively involved in navigation rather than cruising on autopilot.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 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?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 2 and I 95. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.9 miles (CT 85 / Hartford Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 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 Old Mystic, CT to Hartford, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Waterford along the way.
Waterford
10.7 mi in
|
~14m
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 16m. Total distance: 55.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). 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.
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 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.9 miles (CT 85 / Hartford Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 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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