Origin
Plainville, CT
Morning in Plainville on Tuesday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Trip from Plainville, CT to Hartford, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plainville, CT
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Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
This quick 13.4-mile drive from Plainville to Hartford, Connecticut, is designed for efficiency, taking only about 19 minutes. With 93% of the journey on highways, it's a straightforward trip, making it an excellent option for a single-day excursion. You'll mainly be on I-84 and CT 72, with a brief segment on Hooker Street. The estimated fuel cost is a low $2, reflecting the short distance. This route keeps you within the Northeast region and the state of Connecticut, offering a simple transition between two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 11.4 mi | 15m |
| CT 72 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Hooker Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| New Britain Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Capitol Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Armory Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 11.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainville, CT and Hartford, CT.
1
Start on CT 372
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
New Britain Avenue
2
Turn right onto Hooker Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Hooker Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
4
Merge onto CT 72
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 72
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84
11 mi
·
15 min
·
I 84
Use the slight right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 48A; 48B
Toward Capitol Avenue, Asylum Street
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 48B
Toward Capitol Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn sharp right onto Capitol Avenue
330 ft
·
9 sec
·
Capitol Avenue
9
Turn right onto Armory Road
111 ft
·
9 sec
·
Armory Road
10
Arrive at destination
Armory Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hooker Street
Turn right onto Hooker Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 84
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
12.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Capitol Avenue, Asylum Street
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 48A; 48B
Toward Capitol Avenue, Asylum Street
9
13.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Capitol Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 48B
Toward Capitol Avenue
6
13.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Capitol Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Capitol Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.16 one way
$4.31 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.57 | $5.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
8:09 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.
Road read
19m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this trip, as 93% of the route is on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.4 miles on I-84, allowing for a consistent pace. This drive is characterized by its efficiency, transitioning smoothly from local roads onto the interstate system. The character is primarily that of a practical, no-fuss commute rather than a scenic exploration.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and CT 72. 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 Hooker Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 13.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hooker Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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."
Top landmarks
- • Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art — art museum in Hartford, Connecticut
- • Connecticut State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Connecticut
- • Mark Twain House — non-profit organization in the USA
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 19m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.4 miles on I 84. 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 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 (Hooker Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 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 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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