Origin
Rocky Hill, CT
Late night in Rocky Hill on Tuesday
Local time
4:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rocky Hill, 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
13m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rocky Hill, CT
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Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Rocky Hill to Hartford, you are looking at a quick 8.7-mile trip that typically takes about 13 minutes. This short commute is perfect for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. With a fuel cost estimated at just $1, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate within the Northeast region. You will spend most of your time transitioning from suburban Rocky Hill into the heart of the state capital. Whether you are heading in for work or a quick visit, the simplicity of this drive makes it a straightforward experience for any driver.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Silas Deane Highway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Capitol Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hudson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Armory Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 5.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Hill, CT and Hartford, CT.
1
Start on this road
153 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CT 99
153 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on CT 99
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Silas Deane Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 91 North: Hartford
5
Merge onto I 91
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward Capitol Area
Use the slight left lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto Hudson Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Hudson Street
8
Continue on Hudson Street
490 ft
·
17 sec
·
Hudson Street
9
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Capitol Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto Armory Road
111 ft
·
9 sec
·
Armory Road
11
Arrive at destination
Armory Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 99 / Main Street
Turn right onto CT 99 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
7.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Capitol Area
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Capitol Area
4
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Hudson Street
Enter roundabout onto Hudson Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Capitol Avenue
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.40 one way
$2.80 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.67 | $3.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:58 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
2 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
13m 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 13-minute journey is heavily highway-focused, with 64% of the route spent on larger thoroughfares like I-91. You will experience your longest stretch of uninterrupted driving during the 5.6-mile segment on I-91. The character of the road shifts as you transition from the Silas Deane Highway onto the interstate, before eventually navigating via Capitol Avenue to reach your destination. While the experience is primarily a functional interstate grind, the movement from highway speeds to local city streets provides a clear change in pace. Expect a direct, efficient drive that prioritizes speed over scenic detours.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Silas Deane Highway. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 99 / Main Street.
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 8.7 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (CT 99 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
114 ft
26 ft
Total Climb
80 ft
Total Descent
143 ft
Highest Point
114 ft
Elevation Range
88 ft
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 Rocky Hill, CT to Hartford, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Capitol Area along the way.
Capitol Area
7.2 mi in
|
~10m
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 13m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on I 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (CT 99 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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