Origin
South Woodstock, CT
Late night in South Woodstock on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Woodstock, 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 7m
Distance
48.1 mi
77 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 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Woodstock, CT
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Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
This 48.1-mile drive from South Woodstock to Hartford, Connecticut, is a straightforward trip that can easily be accomplished in about 1 hour and 7 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-84, with brief sections on Old Turnpike Road and Route 169, this route is an excellent candidate for a single-day excursion. You can expect to spend around $8 on fuel for this journey. The drive is largely highway-focused, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B within the Northeast region. Given its short distance and duration, no overnight stays are necessary, offering flexibility in your travel plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 31.3 mi | 36m |
| Old Turnpike Road | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| Route 169 | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Bigelow Hollow Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Buckley Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Lawson Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Capitol Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 31.3 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Woodstock, CT and Hartford, CT.
1
Start on Stone Bridge Road
271 ft
·
14 sec
·
Stone Bridge Road
2
Turn right onto CT 169
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 169
3
Turn left onto CT 197
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
4
Continue on CT 197
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawson Road
5
Turn straight onto CT 171
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Bigelow Hollow Road
6
Turn left onto CT 190
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Buckley Highway
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
8
Merge onto I 84
20 mi
·
23 min
·
I 84
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
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.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 48
Toward Asylum Street
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on Spring Street
370 ft
·
14 sec
·
Spring Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
197 ft
·
3 sec
·
Asylum Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn slight left onto Farmington Avenue
347 ft
·
11 sec
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Capitol Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto Armory Road
111 ft
·
9 sec
·
Armory Road
18
Arrive at destination
Armory Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 24.1 miles from South Woodstock, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 36.6 and 47.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
36.6 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
I 84
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
44.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
47.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
47.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
Asylum Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
47.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.74 one way
$15.49 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.21 | $18.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.62 | $21.24 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.44
Old Turnpike Road
(6.3 mi)
$0.44
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: 16.8 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 | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
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
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Stafford, CT
24 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
27 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 7m 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 route leans heavily towards a highway-focused experience, with 87% of the drive taking place on faster roads. You'll encounter a substantial stretch of 31.3 miles on I-84, offering uninterrupted progress. While I-84 forms the backbone of this trip, the inclusion of Old Turnpike Road and Route 169 suggests moments where you'll transition to more local thoroughfares, potentially offering a slight change of pace before returning to highway speeds. Expect a drive characterized by efficiency and consistent travel.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.3 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and Old Turnpike Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 36.6 miles in near I 84.
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 48.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 36.6 miles (I 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.6 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 7m. Total distance: 48.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.3 miles on I 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.44 in tolls one way, starting with Old Turnpike Road. 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.
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 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 36.6 miles (I 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.6 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.4 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 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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