Origin
West Hartford, CT
Morning in West Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
8:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Hartford, CT to Easton, 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 17m
Distance
57.4 mi
92 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Easton, CT
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Trip Overview
Spanning 57.4 miles across Connecticut, this trip from West Hartford to Easton is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 17 minutes. Because the drive is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budgeting around $9 for fuel should cover your travel costs, keeping this a very affordable outing. You will navigate a mix of local roads and major parkways, shifting from the Greater Hartford area toward the more residential landscapes of Fairfield County. Whether you are heading out for a quick visit or a change of scenery, the route is efficient and easy to manage in a single afternoon.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 13.8 mi | 17m |
| Merritt Parkway | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| Farmington Avenue | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Whitney Avenue | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Highland Avenue | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Queen Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Wilbur Cross Parkway
— 13.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford, CT and Easton, 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
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on CT 10
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Whitney Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
16
Merge onto CT 15
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on CT 15
9.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
284 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 28
Toward CT 59: Fairfield, Easton
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn right
105 ft
·
4 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Turn straight onto Congress Street
421 ft
·
15 sec
·
Congress Street
21
Turn left onto CT 59
187 ft
·
3 sec
·
Easton Turnpike
22
Continue on CT 59
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Sport Hill Road
23
Turn left onto Center Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Road
24
Turn left
23 ft
·
1 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.7 miles from West Hartford, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53.9 — 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.
5
31 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge onto CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
53.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward CT 59: Fairfield, Easton
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 28
Toward CT 59: Fairfield, Easton
6
53.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.24 one way
$18.48 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.17 | $20.33 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.67 | $25.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.04 | $3.67 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Easton, CT
Morning in Easton on Tuesday
Local time
8:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
27 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
1h 17m 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 mixed driving experience as you transition between local surface streets and high-speed parkways. You will spend roughly 40% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing the Wilbur Cross and Merritt Parkways to cover ground. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 13.8-mile segment along the Wilbur Cross Parkway, which offers a consistent flow before you likely transition back to Farmington Avenue or local roads. While the drive isn't a long-haul interstate grind, the shift from suburban thoroughfares to the parkway system requires you to stay alert for changes in speed and traffic density. It is a functional route that balances the need for speed with the reality of navigating regional Connecticut infrastructure.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.8 mi on Wilbur Cross Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 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 57.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 31 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 1h 17m. Total distance: 57.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.8 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway. 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 Easton, 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 31 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Easton, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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