How far is Ashford, CT from Hartford, CT?

The driving distance from Ashford, CT to Hartford, CT is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
33.66 mi
00h 39m
Flight
29.99 mi
48.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.99 mi
Kilometers
48.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.66 mi
Kilometers
54.17 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Mon, May 25, 8:30 PM EDT
Return by in Ashford
Mon, May 25, 9:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashford
2026-05-25T19:51
Arrive Hartford
Mon, May 25, 8:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ashford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Bolton
CT

Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

From Ashford
16.3 mi
00h 19m
To Hartford
17.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Ashford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
73°F
Memorial Day
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
Destination
Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
72°F
Memorial Day
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashford and Hartford.

  1. 1

    Start on Ashford Center Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Ashford Center Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Pompey Hollow Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pompey Hollow Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Squaw Hollow Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Squaw Hollow Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Boston Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on Middle Turnpike

    5 mi · 8 min · Middle Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Boston Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    2856 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  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

    106 m · 12 sec · Farmington Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1646 ft · 41 sec · Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Capitol Avenue

    117 m · 16 sec · Capitol Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Armory Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Armory Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Armory Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashford and 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boston Turnpike
21.6 mi · 64%
Middle Turnpike
4.98 mi · 15%
Squaw Hollow Road
2.27 mi · 7%
Ashford Center Road
2.14 mi · 6%
Pompey Hollow Road
1.07 mi · 3%
Broad Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Boston Turnpike

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 19m from Ashford
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ashford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hartford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ashford to Hartford?

The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Ashford and 17.3 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.69 one way or $9.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ashford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bolton, 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 Bolton.

RAIL

Windsor station

20 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

21 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor Locks

23 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

31 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashford and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 29.99 mi (48.27 km).

Ashford

#1 Ashford

Town of the United States

Population4,246
Coordinates41.8731500, -72.1214700
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Hartford

#2 Hartford

The capital of Connecticut.

Population121,535
Coordinates41.7637100, -72.6850900
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Ashford Center Road (-72.121528, 41.87321)
End: Armory Road (-72.685307, 41.763718)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.5 L · about $4.69
Round trip
$9.39
2.38 gal · 9 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.69 $9.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.30 $10.61
Premium $4.86 $5.78 $11.56
Diesel $6.00 $7.14 $14.27

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashford and Hartford. The current time is 19:51:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.