Origin
West Hartford, CT
Night in West Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Hartford, CT to Rockville, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 9, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Rockville, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
West Hartford, CT to Rockville, CT is 19.8 miles and takes about 29m via I 84 and Farmington Avenue, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and Connecticut, offering a straightforward connection between two points. It's a short drive, perfect for a quick errand or to get to your next destination without a significant time commitment. You'll experience a mix of interstate and surface road driving, making it easy to navigate.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 11.3 mi | 14m |
| Farmington Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Talcottville Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Union Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Windsor Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broad Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 11.3 mi, about 14m
Traffic on I-84
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 33 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,498 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~473 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 13 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford, CT and Rockville, 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
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Broad Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 84
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 84; US 6
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 84; US 6
Toward I 84 East: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 64-65
Toward CT 30, CT 83: Vernon Center, Rockville
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 64
Toward CT 30 South, CT 83: Talcottville, Rockville
Use the slight left lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward CT 83 North: Rockville, Ellington
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto CT 83
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Talcottville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on CT 74; CT 83
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Windsor Avenue
15
Continue on CT 74; CT 83
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto West Main Street
81 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 15.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 84
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 84
7
8.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 84; US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6 toward I 84 East: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 84 East: Boston
8
14.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward CT 30, CT 83: Vernon Center, Rockville
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 64-65
Toward CT 30, CT 83: Vernon Center, Rockville
9
15.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 30 South, CT 83: Talcottville, Rockville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 64
Toward CT 30 South, CT 83: Talcottville, Rockvi...
9
15.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 83 North: Rockville, Ellington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CT 83 North: Rockville, Ellington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.30 one way
$6.60 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| premium | $5.07 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.36 | $8.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Rockville, CT
Night in Rockville on Tuesday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
41 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
29m 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 route is 57% highway, with a longest stretch of 11.3 miles on I 84 before transitioning to surface roads like Farmington Avenue and Talcottville Road. You'll notice the shift from faster interstate speeds to a more typical pace as you approach your destination. The mix of highway and surface roads means you'll encounter different traffic patterns and exit densities.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 3.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 19.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 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
390 ft
26 ft
Total Climb
468 ft
Total Descent
208 ft
Highest Point
390 ft
~19.8 mi in
Elevation Range
364 ft
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 Rockville, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Ellington along the way.
Ellington
15.3 mi in
|
~21m
About the Cities
Starting in West Hartford, CT
Full guide →Founded 1854
West Hartford is a town in Connecticut.
Top landmarks
- • Old Center Burying Yard — historic cemetery in Connecticut
- • West End South Historic District — historic district in Hartford and West Hartford, Connecticut, United States
- • Allyn Steele House — house in West Hartford, Connecticut
Arriving in Rockville, CT
Full guide →“Loom City”
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 29m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.3 miles on I 84. 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 Rockville, 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 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 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 Rockville, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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