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 Vernon, 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
23m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
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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Vernon, CT
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Trip Overview
West Hartford to Vernon is 16.3 miles and takes about 23m via I 84, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward trip that's easy to fit into a busy schedule. Given the minimal distance and estimated 23-minute travel time, this route is ideal for a quick local excursion or a necessary commute, with no need for overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 11.3 mi | 14m |
| Farmington Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Dobson Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hartford Turnpike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broad Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 11.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford, CT and Vernon, 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 right at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 65
Toward CT 30 North: Vernon Center
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto CT 30
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Hartford Turnpike
13
Turn right onto Dobson Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Dobson Road
14
Continue on Washington Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Washington Street
15
Arrive at destination
Washington Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 15.2 — 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
6
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 84; US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
8
15.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 30 North: Vernon Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 65
Toward CT 30 North: Vernon Center
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.62 one way
$5.25 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Vernon, CT
Late night in Vernon on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
18°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
64 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
23m 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 mostly highway, with 71% of the 16.3 miles spent on freeways. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on I 84, covering 11.3 miles. After I 84, you'll transition to surface roads like Farmington Avenue and Dobson Road for the remainder of the trip. Expect a more urban feel with denser exits as you approach your destination.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and Farmington Avenue. 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 12 decision points packed into just 16.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Vernon, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Rockville along the way.
Rockville
14.8 mi in
|
~20m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Starbucks
Cafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
5min in
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Hartford, CT
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 05:30-18:30; Sa 07:00-13:00; Su "C...
Visit websiteFederal Cafe
Cafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
5min in
0.1 mi from route
Hartford, CT
Blue State Coffee
Cafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
5min in
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Hartford, CT
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
5min in
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Hartford, CT
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteBarnes & Noble
Cafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
19min in
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Between Rounds Bagels
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
16min in
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Max Oyster Bar
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0 mi from route
West Hartford
Cuisine: fish
Hours: Mo-Su 11:30-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-22:00
Visit websiteChipotle
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
West Hartford, CT
Cuisine: mexican
Visit websiteThe Cheesecake Factory
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
West Hartford, CT
Cuisine: american
Visit websiteElbow Room
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
West Hartford, CT
Cuisine: american
Hours: 11:30-22:00
Visit websiteKaliubon Ramen
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
West Hartford, CT
Cuisine: noodle
Visit websiteBlack-Eyed Sally's
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
5min in
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Hartford, CT
Cuisine: barbecue
Visit websiteGeographic Center of Hartford
Attraction
Early in the drive, right off the route
5min in
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Beech Grove 5
Camp_site
Later in the drive, right off the route
16min in
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
filled-in well
Attraction
Near the end, short detour
24min in
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Steven Sauter Rock
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
2.6 mi from route
~6 min detour
Continental Army Hospital State Monument
Park
Near the start, short detour
2.7 mi from route
~7 min detour
Goodwin Hotel
Yes
Early in the drive, right off the route
5min in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Hartford, CT
Visit websiteWest Hartford Veterans Memorial
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
0 mi from route
Noah Webster Statue
Monument
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
West End South Historic District
District
Near the start, right off the route
3min in
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Asylum Avenue District Historic District
District
Early in the drive, right off the route
5min in
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
West End North Historic District
District
Near the start, right off the route
3min in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Goodwin Hotel
Hotel
Early in the drive, right off the route
5min in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Hartford, CT
Visit websiteWest Hartford Inn
Hotel
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
CT
Homewood Suites
Hotel
Early in the drive, right off the route
5min in
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Hartford Mariott Downtown
Hotel
Early in the drive, right off the route
5min in
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Hartford, CT
Beech Grove 5
Camp_site
Later in the drive, right off the route
16min in
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Traveler Inn Motel
Hotel
Early in the drive, short detour
5min in
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
About the Cities
Starting in West Hartford, CT
Full guide →West Hartford is a town in Connecticut.
Arriving in Vernon, CT
Full guide →Vernon 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 23m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). 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 Vernon, 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 6 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Vernon, 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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