Origin
Suffield, CT
Morning in Suffield on Tuesday
Local time
10:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Suffield, 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
28m
Distance
17.7 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Suffield, CT
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Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward commute through Connecticut, the 17.7-mile journey from Suffield to Hartford is an ideal choice. You can expect a travel time of approximately 28 minutes, making this a quintessential day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting about $3 for fuel should comfortably cover your transit between these two Northeast locations. Because the route is short and efficient, it works perfectly as a spontaneous excursion or a regular trip for those moving between the suburbs and the city. It is a no-fuss drive that prioritizes speed and convenience over long-distance touring.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| South Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Old County Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Ella Grasso Turnpike | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bradley International Airport Connector | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 84 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Broad Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 9.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suffield, CT and Hartford, CT.
1
Start on CT 75
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
2
Continue on CT 75
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Street
3
Continue on CT 75
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ella Grasso Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto CT 140
285 ft
·
7 sec
·
Elm Street
5
Turn right onto Old County Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Old County Road
6
Continue on Kennedy Road
351 ft
·
12 sec
·
Kennedy Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Springfield, Hartford
8
Merge onto CT 20
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Bradley International Airport Connector
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 91 South: Hartford
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 91
9.1 mi
·
11 min
·
I 91
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 32A-32B
Toward I 84 West: Trumbull Street, Waterbury
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 32A
Toward I 84 West: Waterbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 84; US 6
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 84; US 6
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
347 ft
·
11 sec
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Capitol Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto Armory Road
111 ft
·
9 sec
·
Armory Road
21
Arrive at destination
Armory Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 6.6 and 17.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
6.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 91 South: Hartford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 91 South: Hartford
8
16 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 84 West: Trumbull 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 32A-32B
Toward I 84 West: Trumbull Street, Waterbury
8
16.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 84 West: Waterbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 32A
Toward I 84 West: Waterbury
7
17 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
17.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Asylum Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.08
Ella Grasso Turnpike
(1.2 mi)
$0.08
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Morning in Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
10:13 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
25 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
28m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with about 61% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a mix of local roads like South Street and Old County Road before transitioning onto I-91 for the bulk of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-91, covering 9.1 miles where you can settle into a consistent pace. As you progress from Suffield toward Hartford, the character of the road shifts from smaller local connectors to the more structured environment of an interstate. It is a functional, efficient drive that keeps you moving steadily toward your destination without unnecessary complexity.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and South Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 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 15 decision points packed into just 17.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between Suffield, CT and Hartford, CT, road signs point toward Springfield and Waterbury.
Springfield
5.9 mi in
|
~12m
Waterbury
16 mi in
|
~25m
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 28m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.1 miles on I 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.08 in tolls one way, starting with Ella Grasso 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.
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 6.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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