Origin
Redding, CT
Late night in Redding on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redding, CT to West 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
1h 20m
Distance
55 mi
88 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redding, CT
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West Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Redding and West Hartford, this 55.7-mile journey offers a direct, localized alternative to major interstates. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 8 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfectly manageable day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, it is an economical way to navigate through the heart of Connecticut. Because this route avoids highways entirely, you will get a true feel for the local landscape as you transition between these two Northeast communities. It is a straightforward drive that prioritizes local roads over high-speed transit, ideal for those who prefer a steady pace.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 6 | 31.2 mi | 37m |
| CT 4 | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Poverty Hollow Road | 3.7 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Sugar Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Farmington Avenue | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Cross Highway | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| East Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 6
— 31.2 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redding, CT and West Hartford, CT.
1
Start on Cross Highway
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Highway
2
Continue on Church Hill Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Hill Road
3
Continue on Church Hill Road
164 ft
·
4 sec
·
Church Hill Road
4
Turn straight onto Poverty Hollow Road
3.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Poverty Hollow Road
5
Continue on Key Rock Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Key Rock Road
6
Turn straight onto CT 302
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Sugar Street
7
Continue on Glover Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Glover Avenue
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Glover Avenue
177 ft
·
6 sec
·
Glover Avenue
9
Turn slight left onto Queen Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Queen Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 6
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
Church Hill Road
11
Take the exit onto US 6
31 mi
·
37 min
·
US 6
Toward I 84 East: Waterbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 32
Toward CT 10: Queen Street
Use the right lane.
13
Turn sharp right onto CT 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Queen Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on CT 10
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on CT 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on CT 10
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
17
Take the exit
275 ft
·
9 sec
18
Turn straight onto CT 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn slight right onto CT 4
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
CT 4
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto Dale Street
462 ft
·
24 sec
·
Dale Street
21
Turn right onto Brace Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Brace Road
22
At end of road, turn right onto North Main Street
287 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
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 27.5 miles from Redding, 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 9.7 and 54.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Glover Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Glover Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
10.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward I 84 East: Waterbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 84 East: Waterbury
7
41.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward CT 10: Queen Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 32
Toward CT 10: Queen Street
7
42.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
CT 10 / Queen Street
Turn sharp right onto CT 10 / Queen Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
54.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m 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
$8.85 one way
$17.71 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.14 | $24.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 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 | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.70 | $3.52 |
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
West Hartford, CT
Late night in West Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 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
22 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 20m 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?
Forget the monotony of a highway grind; this trip is defined by its turn-heavy local personality. You will navigate roads like Church Hill, Poverty Hollow, and Key Rock, which provide a technical driving experience rather than a high-speed cruise. Since the highway share is 0%, your focus will remain entirely on local maneuvering through the winding Connecticut landscape. The route lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, requiring your full attention as you transition from one local road to the next. It is a hands-on driving experience that rewards those who enjoy navigating distinct, smaller corridors.
65% 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: 31.2 mi on US 6.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 6 and CT 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in near Glover Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55 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 9.7 miles (Glover Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.7 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in West Hartford, CT
Full guide →West Hartford is a town in Connecticut.
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 20m. Total distance: 55 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.2 miles on US 6. 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 9.7 miles (Glover Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.7 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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