Origin
West Hartford, CT
Late night in West Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Hartford, CT to Monroe, 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 9m
Distance
49.2 mi
79 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
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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Monroe, CT
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Trip Overview
West Hartford to Monroe is 49.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 9 minutes via I 84 and CT 8, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast. It's a straightforward drive that mostly uses major highways, making it a quick connection between two points. You'll likely find this route efficient for a day trip or a simple transfer, with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 21.1 mi | 24m |
| CT 8 | 13.2 mi | 16m |
| Leavenworth Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Howe Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Shelton Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Pearl Lake Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Reidville Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 21.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford, CT and Monroe, CT.
1
Start on North Main Street
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Keep slight left at fork onto South Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
4
Merge onto I 84; US 6
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 25
Toward East Main Street, Scott Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Scott Road
349 ft
·
14 sec
·
Scott Road
8
Turn sharp right onto Reidville Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Reidville Drive
9
Turn left onto Harpers Ferry Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Harpers Ferry Road
10
Continue on Pearl Lake Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Pearl Lake Road
11
Turn left onto Baldwin Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Baldwin Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on Waterbury Road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Waterbury Road
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
15
Merge onto CT 8
13 mi
·
16 min
·
CT 8
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 13
Toward Seymour Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn slight right onto Seymour Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Seymour Avenue
18
Turn slight right onto Elizabeth Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Elizabeth Street
19
Turn right onto Thompson Place
262 ft
·
16 sec
·
Thompson Place
20
Turn left onto Olivia Street
325 ft
·
13 sec
·
Olivia Street
21
Continue on Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Bridge Street
22
Turn right onto CT 110
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Howe Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on CT 110
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Leavenworth Road
24
Continue on CT 110
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Shelton Road
25
Enter roundabout onto CT 111
30 ft
·
0 sec
·
Monroe Turnpike
26
Continue on CT 111
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Monroe Turnpike
27
Turn left onto Fan Hill Road
382 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fan Hill Road
28
Arrive at destination
Fan Hill Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 24.6 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41 — 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
|
South Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto South Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
9.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 84
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
23.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward East Main Street, Scott Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 25
Toward East Main Street, Scott Road
6
26.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
41 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward Seymour Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward Seymour Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.92 one way
$15.84 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.71 | $17.43 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.42 | $18.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.86 | $21.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 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 | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.89 | $3.15 |
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
Monroe, CT
Late night in Monroe on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 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
1h 9m 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 drive is primarily on highways, with 70% of the route utilizing high-speed roads like I 84 and CT 8. You'll experience a longest stretch of 21.1 miles on I 84 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a consistent cruising feel for most of the trip, with the highway portion offering a straightforward path. The final section on Leavenworth Road will likely feel more local.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.1 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and CT 8. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.2 miles you will encounter 17 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 (South Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (I 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 9m. Total distance: 49.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.1 miles on I 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Monroe, 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 (South Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (I 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. 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 Monroe, 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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