Origin
Somers, CT
Late night in Somers on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somers, 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
41m
Distance
27.3 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somers, CT
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West Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
Somers, CT to West Hartford, CT is 27.3 miles and takes about 41 minutes via I 84 and Farmington Avenue, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region into another part of the Northeast. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on highways, making it a convenient option for a quick commute or a short hop between towns. You won't need to worry about extensive planning or overnight stays; this route is designed for efficiency and ease.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 10.8 mi | 13m |
| Somers Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Farmington Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Talcottville Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| South Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Windsor Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Brace Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 10.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somers, CT and West Hartford, CT.
1
Start on this road
84 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto CT 190
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto CT 83
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on CT 83
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Somers Road
5
Continue on CT 83
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on CT 83
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Street
7
Turn right onto CT 74; CT 83
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Union Street
8
Continue on CT 74; CT 83
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Windsor Avenue
9
Continue on CT 83
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Talcottville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on CT 30; CT 83
298 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hartford Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 84 West
12
Merge onto I 84
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84; US 6
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 48
Toward Asylum Street
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on Spring Street
370 ft
·
14 sec
·
Spring Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
197 ft
·
3 sec
·
Asylum Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn slight left onto Farmington Avenue
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Dale Street
462 ft
·
24 sec
·
Dale Street
19
Turn right onto Brace Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Brace Road
20
At end of road, turn right onto North Main Street
287 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 190 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 190 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
20.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
I 84; US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84; US 6
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
23.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward Asylum Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 48
Toward Asylum Street
7
23.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Asylum Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
27.3 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
$4.39 one way
$8.79 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
5:36 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
26 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
41m 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?
About 40% of this drive is on highways, with the longest continuous stretch on I 84 covering 10.8 miles. You'll experience a mix of highway cruising and surface roads, likely noticing the transition as you exit the interstate. The latter portion of the drive will be on local roads, potentially with more frequent intersections and varied traffic patterns as you approach West Hartford.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 190 / Main 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 12 decision points packed into just 27.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 190 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 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 41m. Total distance: 27.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on I 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: near the start (CT 190 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — New England National Scenic Trail. 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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