Origin
West Hartford, CT
Morning in West Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Hartford, CT to Cheshire, 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
31m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Hartford, CT
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Cheshire, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from West Hartford to Cheshire, you are looking at a straightforward 22.6-mile journey. Expect to spend about 31 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate entirely on local roads, as this route features zero highway driving, keeping your travel costs minimal with an estimated fuel budget of just $4. Navigating through this part of the Northeast is uncomplicated, providing a direct connection between these two Connecticut towns. Since there are no mandatory stops required, you have the flexibility to complete the drive in one efficient session. This trip is best suited for those who prefer local roads over the intensity of major interstates.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington Avenue | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| Highland Avenue | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Queen Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Norton Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Farmington Avenue
— 6.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford, CT and Cheshire, CT.
1
Start on North Main Street
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Keep slight right at fork onto Farmington Avenue
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on CT 4
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto CT 10
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on CT 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
6
Continue on CT 10
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on CT 10
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Queen Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on CT 10
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on CT 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on CT 10
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Norton Street
11
Turn straight onto CT 10
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Cheshire Road
12
Continue on CT 10
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Highland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on CT 10; CT 68; CT 70
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto CT 68; CT 70
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Academy Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Woodbury Court
305 ft
·
18 sec
·
Woodbury Court
16
Turn left
514 ft
·
37 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Farmington Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Farmington Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CT 10 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 10 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
22.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
CT 68; CT 70 / Academy Road
Turn left onto CT 68; CT 70 / Academy Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
22.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Woodbury Court
Turn left onto Woodbury Court
Navigation decision point
5
22.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.64 one way
$7.28 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 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 | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
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
Cheshire, CT
Morning in Cheshire on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route relies exclusively on town roads. You will spend your time navigating through Farmington Avenue, Main Street, and Highland Avenue, which keeps the driving experience engaging and technical. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 6.7-mile segment on Farmington Avenue, so prepare for frequent changes in your surroundings. Because the highway share is 0%, the pace remains consistent with local traffic patterns. You will find that the road's personality is defined by its suburban layout, requiring your full attention as you transition between these key thoroughfares.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on Farmington Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Farmington Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.6 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (Farmington Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (CT 10 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles (CT 68; CT 70 / Academy Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
358 ft
131 ft
Total Climb
351 ft
Total Descent
241 ft
Highest Point
358 ft
~3.8 mi in
Elevation Range
228 ft
About the Cities
Starting 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 31m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on Farmington Avenue. 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 Cheshire, 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 (Farmington Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (CT 10 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles (CT 68; CT 70 / Academy Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cheshire, 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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