Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
44.6 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartford, CT
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The drive from Woodmont, CT to Hartford, CT covers 44.6 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 91, CT 15, I 95 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.4 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 18.4 mi | 22m |
| CT 15 | 13.6 mi | 17m |
| I 95 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Broad Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Berlin Turnpike | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Merwin Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Maple Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Marsh Hill Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,492 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~306 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 5 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Woodmont, CT and Hartford, CT.
Start on Hawley Avenue
Turn left onto Devoll Street
At end of road, turn left onto CT 162
Turn right onto Merwin Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Oxford Road
Continue on Marsh Hill Road
Turn right onto Frontage Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Continue on I 91
Take the exit
Merge onto CT 15
Continue on CT 314
Continue on Maple Avenue
Turn left onto Broad Street
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
Turn left onto Armory Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Woodmont, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 44.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Devoll Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: New Haven
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 91 North: Hartford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CT 15 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$7.78 one way
$15.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.93 | $8.66 | $17.33 |
| premium | $5.30 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $10.85 | $21.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.08
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Woodmont on Tuesday
Local time
12:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
12:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
44.6 mi in 1h 1m, mostly highway — 18.4 mi of that is on I 91.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and CT 15. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Devoll Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 (Devoll Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
497 ft
Total Descent
481 ft
Highest Point
315 ft
~26.9 mi in
Elevation Range
295 ft
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 44.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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