Origin
Windham, CT
Late night in Windham on Tuesday
Local time
4:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Windham, CT to Hartford, 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
48m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Windham, CT
David Kanigan
Hartford, CT
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 33.5-mile drive from Windham, CT to Hartford, CT is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in under an hour, making it perfect for a day trip. You'll primarily navigate via I-384, US-6, and I-84, with over half of the route on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $5, so you won't need to budget much for gas. This is a practical, mixed drive through the Northeast region that requires no overnight stays, offering a simple and efficient way to get from point A to point B.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 384 | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| US 6 | 5 mi | 6m |
| I 84 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Jonathan Trumbull Highway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Willimantic Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Hop River Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Tuckie Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| North Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 384
— 8.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windham, CT and Hartford, CT.
1
Start on CT 14
200 ft
·
6 sec
·
Scotland Road
2
Turn right onto CT 14; CT 203
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Road
3
Continue on CT 14
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Bricktop Road
4
Turn right onto Tuckie Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Tuckie Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto CT 66
290 ft
·
5 sec
·
Boston Post Road
6
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge onto US 6
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 6
8
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 66
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Willimantic Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 6
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Jonathan Trumbull Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 6
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
Willimantic Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 6
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Hop River Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on I 384
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
I 384
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 84; US 6
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84; US 6
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 48
Toward Asylum Street
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on Spring Street
370 ft
·
14 sec
·
Spring Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
197 ft
·
3 sec
·
Asylum Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Turn slight left onto Farmington Avenue
347 ft
·
11 sec
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Capitol Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto Armory Road
111 ft
·
9 sec
·
Armory Road
22
Arrive at destination
Armory Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Windham, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 33 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CT 66 / Boston Post Road
At end of road, turn right onto CT 66 / Boston Post Road
Navigation decision point
7
8.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CT 66 / Willimantic Road
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 66 / Willimantic Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
30 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
I 84; US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84; US 6
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
32.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward Asylum Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 48
Toward Asylum Street
7
33 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Asylum Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.39 one way
$10.79 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.42 | $12.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.04
Willimantic Turnpike
(0.6 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Hartford, CT
Late night in Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
4:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
18°F
Vernon, CT
17 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
16 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
48m 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 drive on this route, with 56% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll encounter an 8.5-mile stretch on I-384, offering a consistent pace. The personality of the drive shifts as you transition between interstates and US highways, providing a varied experience behind the wheel. While not a purely scenic route, it offers a functional progression through Connecticut's landscape.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on I 384.
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 2.9 miles in near CT 66 / Boston Post Road.
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 33.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (CT 66 / Boston Post Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (CT 66 / Willimantic Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
615 ft
15 ft
Total Climb
392 ft
Total Descent
600 ft
Highest Point
615 ft
~19.2 mi in
Elevation Range
600 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Hartford, CT
Full guide →Hartford is the capital of the state of Connecticut in the United States of America. It is home to the country's oldest public art museum (Wadsworth Atheneum), and the Mark Twain House, in which the author wrote his most famous works and raised his family. Mark Twain wrote in 1868, "Of all the beautiful towns it has been my fortune to see this is the chief."
Top landmarks
- • Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art — art museum in Hartford, Connecticut
- • Connecticut State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Connecticut
- • Mark Twain House — non-profit organization in the USA
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 48m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on I 384. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.04 in tolls one way, starting with Willimantic Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Hartford, 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 2.9 miles (CT 66 / Boston Post Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (CT 66 / Willimantic Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30 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 Hartford, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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