Origin
Seymour, CT
Late night in Seymour on Tuesday
Local time
5:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seymour, 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
50m
Distance
36.5 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seymour, CT
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West Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through Connecticut, the 36.5-mile journey from Seymour to West Hartford is an efficient choice. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 50 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. With a fuel budget of approximately $6, it is also a very economical drive. The route transitions you through the Northeast region using a combination of CT 8, I-84, and CT 4. Because of the short duration, you will not need to worry about overnight lodging, allowing you to focus your time on your destination. It is a straightforward, practical connection between these two Connecticut communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| CT 8 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| CT 4 | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Farmington Avenue | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| East Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Pearl Lake Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Queen Street | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 10.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seymour, CT and West Hartford, CT.
1
Start on CT 67
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Bank Street
2
Continue on CT 67
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Derby Street
3
Continue on CT 67
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
New Haven Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury
5
Merge onto CT 8
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
CT 8
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 27
Toward South Main Street, Waterbury
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
111 ft
·
3 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Waterbury Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Waterbury Road
9
Continue on South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Main Street
10
Turn slight right onto Baldwin Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Baldwin Street
11
Turn right onto Pearl Lake Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Pearl Lake Road
12
Continue on Harpers Ferry Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Harpers Ferry Road
13
Turn right onto Reidville Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Reidville Drive
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
15
Merge onto I 84
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 32
Toward CT 10: Queen Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn sharp right onto CT 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Queen Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on CT 10
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on CT 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on CT 10
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
21
Take the exit
275 ft
·
9 sec
22
Turn straight onto CT 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn slight right onto CT 4
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
CT 4
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn left onto Dale Street
462 ft
·
24 sec
·
Dale Street
25
Turn right onto Brace Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Brace Road
26
At end of road, turn right onto North Main Street
287 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
27
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Seymour, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 8.8 and 36.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
8.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward South Main Street, Waterbury
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 27
Toward South Main Street, Waterbury
7
8.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
23.4 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
23.7 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
36.4 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
$5.88 one way
$11.75 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.47 | $12.93 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.83 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
5:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
SW 15 mph
15% chance
Live forecast
33°F
Bristol, CT
18 mi in
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
32 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
50m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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, as roughly 63% of this route consists of high-speed travel. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating the interstate, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.4 miles on I-84. While the drive begins on state roads, the shift toward major highway arteries provides a consistent pace for the majority of the trip. Behind the wheel, you will notice the transition from local traffic flow to a more structured interstate environment. It is a functional, direct drive that favors speed and reliability over winding, scenic backroads.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.4 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and CT 8. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 36.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
459 ft
93 ft
Total Climb
489 ft
Total Descent
452 ft
Highest Point
459 ft
~13 mi in
Elevation Range
366 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 Seymour, CT to West Hartford, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Waterbury along the way.
Waterbury
8.8 mi in
|
~10m
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 50m. Total distance: 36.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.4 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 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 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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