Origin
Thomaston, CT
Late night in Thomaston on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Thomaston, CT to Hartford, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
23.7 mi
38 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 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Thomaston, CT
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Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Thomaston to Hartford, expect a straightforward 23.7-mile journey that typically takes about 35 minutes. This quick transit is perfect for a single-day trip, as it covers a relatively short distance within the Northeast region. You will primarily navigate via US 6, East Main Street, and Colt Highway to reach your destination. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel should be sufficient for this direct drive. Given the short duration, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or multiple stops along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 6 | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| East Main Street | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Colt Highway | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Farmington Avenue | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Scott Swamp Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Terryville Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Park Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 6
— 7.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thomaston, CT and Hartford, CT.
1
Start on Park Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Park Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Elm Street
451 ft
·
12 sec
·
Elm Street
3
Turn right onto CT 222
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 6
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Terryville Avenue
5
Continue on US 6; CT 69
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 6
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 6
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Scott Swamp Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto US 6
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Colt Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit onto US 6
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
US 6
Toward I 84 East, US 6 South
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 48A; 48B
Toward Capitol Avenue, Asylum Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 48B
Toward Capitol Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn sharp right onto Capitol Avenue
330 ft
·
9 sec
·
Capitol Avenue
13
Turn right onto Armory Road
111 ft
·
9 sec
·
Armory Road
14
Arrive at destination
Armory Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Elm Street
At end of road, turn left onto Elm Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
16.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward I 84 East, US 6 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 84 East, US 6 South
8
23.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward Capitol Avenue, Asylum Street
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 48A; 48B
Toward Capitol Avenue, Asylum Street
9
23.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Capitol Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 48B
Toward Capitol Avenue
6
23.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Capitol Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Capitol Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.82 one way
$7.63 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:35 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
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
35m 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 offers a mixed driving experience, balancing local roads with brief highway segments. You will spend about 30% of your time on highways, providing a nice change of pace from the more localized surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 7.1-mile section on US 6, which offers the most consistent flow before transitioning back into the local road network. Expect the road's personality to shift as you move from the quieter streets of Thomaston toward the more populated areas leading into Hartford.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on US 6.
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 around 0.1 miles in near Elm 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 8 decision points packed into just 23.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Elm Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 16.1 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
688 ft
47 ft
Total Climb
586 ft
Total Descent
925 ft
Highest Point
688 ft
~1.7 mi in
Elevation Range
641 ft
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."
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 35m. Total distance: 23.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on US 6. 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 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 0.1 miles (Elm Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 16.1 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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