Origin
Salisbury, CT
Late night in Salisbury on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salisbury, 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
1h 26m
Distance
49.3 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salisbury, CT
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Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
Salisbury, CT to Hartford, CT is 49.3 miles and takes about 1h 26m via Main Street, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. You'll be traveling primarily on surface roads, making it a straightforward drive. Given the short duration, it’s ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing plenty of time for activities at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 7.4 mi | 13m |
| Albany Avenue | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Greenwoods Road West | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Albany Turnpike | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Winsted-Norfolk Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| New Hartford Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| East Canaan Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Canaan Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 7.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury, CT and Hartford, CT.
1
Start on Academy Street
188 ft
·
8 sec
·
Academy Street
2
Turn right
402 ft
·
31 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 44; CT 41
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on US 44
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Canaan Road
5
Continue on US 44
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Salisbury Road
6
Continue on US 44
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto US 44
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on US 44
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Canaan Road
9
Continue on US 44
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Greenwoods Road West
10
Continue on US 44
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Winsted-Norfolk Road
11
Continue on US 44; CT 183
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 44
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
New Hartford Road
13
Continue on US 44
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
14
Continue on US 44
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Albany Turnpike
Use the left / slight left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on US 44; US 202
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 44
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Mountain Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 44
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Albany Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto Garden Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto Cogswell Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cogswell Street
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Capitol Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left 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
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Salisbury, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 49.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 44; CT 41 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 44; CT 41 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
48.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
Garden Street
Turn right onto Garden Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
48.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
Cogswell Street
Turn right onto Cogswell Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
49.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
Capitol Avenue
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
49.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
Armory Road
Turn left onto Armory Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.94 one way
$15.87 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.73 | $17.46 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.38
Albany Turnpike
(5.5 mi)
$0.38
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
5:16 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 26m 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 mostly surface roads, with only about 11% on highways. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch without a turn on Main Street, covering 7.4 miles. Expect to navigate through town centers and residential areas for most of the trip, with limited highway cruising. This means you'll likely experience more traffic signals and intersections compared to an interstate route.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 44; CT 41 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 44; CT 41 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 48.2 miles (Garden Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.7 miles (Cogswell Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 1h 26m. Total distance: 49.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.4 miles on Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.38 in tolls one way, starting with Albany 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 0.1 miles (US 44; CT 41 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 48.2 miles (Garden Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.7 miles (Cogswell Street): 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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