How far is Andover, CT from West Hartford, CT?

The driving distance from Andover, CT to West Hartford, CT is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.2 mi
00h 28m
Flight
19.24 mi
30.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.24 mi
Kilometers
30.96 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.2 mi
Kilometers
38.95 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Hartford
Sat, May 2, 3:35 PM EDT
Return by in Andover
Sat, May 2, 4:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Andover
2026-05-02T15:06
Arrive West Hartford
Sat, May 2, 3:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Andover
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Manchester
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Andover
11.5 mi
00h 14m
To West Hartford
12.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Andover Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Saturday
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W
Destination
West Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Saturday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Andover and West Hartford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Andover and West Hartford.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    11 m · 3 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hebron Road

    827 ft · 24 sec · Hebron Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jonathan Trumbull Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Jonathan Trumbull Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Willimantic Turnpike

    3044 ft · 39 sec · Willimantic Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on Hop River Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Hop River Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Yankee Expressway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Yankee Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Asylum Street

    645 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Spring Street

    113 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue

    60 m · 3 sec · Asylum Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Farmington Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Farmington Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Dale Street

    141 m · 22 sec · Dale Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Brace Road

    1058 ft · 35 sec · Brace Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    88 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Andover and West Hartford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.9 mi · 49%
Farmington Avenue
3.18 mi · 13%
Jonathan Trumbull Highway
2.86 mi · 12%
Hop River Road
1.97 mi · 8%
Yankee Expressway
1.84 mi · 8%
Willimantic Turnpike
0.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Continue straight

8.49 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 14m from Andover
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Andover and Partly Sunny near West Hartford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Andover to West Hartford?

The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Andover and 12.7 miles from West Hartford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Andover and Partly Sunny near West Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manchester, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manchester.

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

13 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

13 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

18 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

26 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Andover and West Hartford. Straight-line distance: 19.24 mi (30.96 km).

Andover

#1 Andover

Rural town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

Population3,228
Coordinates41.7373200, -72.3703600
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
West Hartford

#2 West Hartford

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population62,868
Coordinates41.7620400, -72.7420400
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Street (-72.370477, 41.737172)
End: North Main Street (-72.742084, 41.762062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.23 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.71
1.7 gal · 6.46 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.35 $6.71
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.79 $7.58
Premium $4.86 $4.13 $8.26
Diesel $6.00 $5.10 $10.19

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Andover and West Hartford. The current time is 15:06:13.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.