Origin
Windsor, CT
Late night in Windsor on Sunday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Windsor, CT to Hartford, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.2 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Windsor, CT
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Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute between Windsor and Hartford, Connecticut, this 8.7-mile trip is an efficient way to travel within the Northeast. You can expect the drive to take approximately 13 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $1, it is an extremely economical route that requires zero intermediate stops. The journey stays entirely on local roads, avoiding highway travel altogether. Whether you are heading into the city for work or a quick errand, the short duration provides maximum flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Broad Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Park Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| I 84 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Windsor Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Capitol Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Farmington Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 4.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windsor, CT and Hartford, CT.
1
Start on Broad Street
56 ft
·
10 sec
·
Broad Street
2
Continue on CT 159
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
3
Continue on CT 159
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Windsor Avenue
4
Turn right onto CT 178
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 91 South: Hartford
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Merge onto I 91
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 32A-32B
Toward I 84 West: Trumbull Street, Waterbury
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 32A
Toward I 84 West: Waterbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 84; US 6
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 84; US 6
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 48
Toward Asylum Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on Spring Street
370 ft
·
14 sec
·
Spring Street
12
At end of road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
197 ft
·
3 sec
·
Asylum Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn slight left onto Farmington Avenue
347 ft
·
11 sec
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Capitol Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Armory Road
111 ft
·
9 sec
·
Armory Road
17
Arrive at destination
Armory Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 7.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 91 South: Hartford
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 91 South: Hartford
8
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 84 West: Trumbull Street, Waterbury
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 32A-32B
Toward I 84 West: Trumbull Street, Waterbury
8
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 84 West: Waterbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 32A
Toward I 84 West: Waterbury
7
7.5 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
7.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Asylum Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.32 one way
$2.64 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.45 | $2.90 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Sunday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
24 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
14m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Since this route utilizes Broad Street, Windsor Avenue, and Park Avenue, your focus will be on navigating town roads rather than long-distance highway stretches. With a highway share of 0%, you won't be dealing with merging or heavy lane changes. The character of the road is steady and urban, prioritizing accessibility over open-road speed. Because there is no long, uninterrupted stretch, you should remain attentive to local traffic patterns as you transition between these main thoroughfares.
59% 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: 4.4 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 1.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 8.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 14m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles: 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 Windsor, CT to Hartford, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Waterbury along the way.
Waterbury
6.5 mi in
|
~10m
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."
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 14m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.4 miles on I 91. 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 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 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles: 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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