Origin
West Hartford, CT
Morning in West Hartford on Sunday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Hartford, CT to North Stonington, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
57 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 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
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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North Stonington, CT
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Trip Overview
This 57-mile drive from West Hartford to North Stonington, Connecticut, is a manageable 1 hour and 17 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll navigate through local streets like South Main Street, Farmington Avenue, and Asylum Avenue, with no highway driving involved. Budget approximately $9 for fuel, and with zero planned stops, the journey is straightforward. This route offers a simple, direct connection within the Northeast region, perfect for those seeking a short, efficient excursion without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 2 | 38.7 mi | 48m |
| Norwich-Westerly Road | 11.6 mi | 15m |
| Farmington Avenue | 3 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pearl Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Stonington Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Union Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 2
— 38.7 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford, CT and North Stonington, CT.
1
Start on North Main Street
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Keep slight left at fork onto South Main Street
468 ft
·
18 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Turn right onto Farmington Avenue
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn slight right onto Asylum Avenue
169 ft
·
4 sec
·
Asylum Avenue
6
Continue on Asylum Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Asylum Street
7
Continue on Ford Street
438 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ford Street
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto Pearl Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Pearl Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on State Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
State Street
10
Continue on CT 2
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
CT 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 2
19 mi
·
22 min
·
CT 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 2
14 mi
·
16 min
·
CT 2
13
Take the exit onto CT 2; CT 32
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 2; CT 32
Toward Downtown: CT 2 East, CT 32 South
14
Turn slight left onto Broadway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
15
Continue on Union Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Union Street
16
Turn right onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Broadway
17
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
295 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
18
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
19
Continue on Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
20
Turn straight onto CT 2
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Stonington Road
21
Continue on CT 2
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Norwich-Westerly Road
22
Turn left onto Rocky Hollow Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Rocky Hollow Road
23
Continue on Main Street
344 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
Main Street
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 28.5 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto South Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Farmington Avenue
Turn right onto Farmington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Pearl Street
Turn left onto Pearl Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
9.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CT 2
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 2
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
43.8 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Main Street
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.18 one way
$18.35 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.10 | $20.19 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.92 | $21.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.58 | $25.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 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 | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.74 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $4.99 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.98 | $3.65 |
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
North Stonington, CT
Morning in North Stonington on Sunday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Colchester, CT
29 mi in
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
30 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 turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 57-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the full duration. The road is characterized by frequent changes in direction rather than long, uninterrupted stretches, so keep your attention focused. This type of driving profile means you'll be constantly engaging with the road, making the 1 hour and 17-minute travel time feel more active than a highway cruise.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.7 mi on CT 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 2 and Norwich-Westerly Road. 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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57 miles you will encounter 11 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; at 0.2 miles (Farmington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (Pearl Street): 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.
On the drive from West Hartford, CT to North Stonington, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown: Ct 2 East along the way.
Downtown: Ct 2 East
42.2 mi in
|
~53m
|
via CT 2; CT 32
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 57 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 (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.7 miles on CT 2. 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 North Stonington, 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; at 0.2 miles (Farmington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (Pearl Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Stonington, 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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