How far is Barkhamsted, CT from Hartford, CT?

The driving distance from Barkhamsted, CT to Hartford, CT is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
18.31 mi
00h 34m
Flight
16.42 mi
26.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.42 mi
Kilometers
26.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.31 mi
Kilometers
29.46 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Sat, May 30, 9:33 AM EDT
Return by in Barkhamsted
Sat, May 30, 10:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barkhamsted
2026-05-30T08:58
Arrive Hartford
Sat, May 30, 9:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Barkhamsted
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
Weatogue
CT

Village in Connecticut

From Barkhamsted
9.1 mi
00h 17m
To Hartford
9.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Saturday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Canton Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Canton Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Cherry Brook Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cherry Brook Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Simsbury Road

    1.3 mi · 4 min · West Simsbury Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Canton Road

    1479 ft · 50 sec · North Canton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Westledge Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Westledge Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Farms Village Road

    1873 ft · 57 sec · Farms Village Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Stratton Brook Road

    2.6 mi · 7 min · Stratton Brook Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hopmeadow Street

    1343 ft · 42 sec · Hopmeadow Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Hartford Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Hartford Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Simsbury Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Simsbury Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Bloomfield Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Bloomfield Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Albany Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Garden Street

    2852 ft · 1 min · Garden Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cogswell Street

    808 ft · 18 sec · Cogswell Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Broad Street

    1775 ft · 45 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 Barkhamsted 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Simsbury Road
4.63 mi · 25%
Stratton Brook Road
2.61 mi · 14%
Cherry Brook Road
1.92 mi · 10%
Hartford Road
1.73 mi · 9%
Albany Avenue
1.59 mi · 9%
West Simsbury Road
1.34 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Simsbury Road

Continue on Simsbury Road

4.63 mi · 00h 08m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
16.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weatogue
00h 17m from Barkhamsted
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Barkhamsted and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hartford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Weatogue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Barkhamsted and 9.1 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Barkhamsted and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Weatogue

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

15 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

15 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

18 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

24 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barkhamsted and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 16.42 mi (26.43 km).

Barkhamsted

#1 Barkhamsted

Town in Connecticut

Population3,587
Coordinates41.9292600, -72.9139900
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Hartford

#2 Hartford

The capital of Connecticut.

Population121,535
Coordinates41.7637100, -72.6850900
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: North Canton Road (-72.914265, 41.929085)
End: Armory Road (-72.685307, 41.763718)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.45 L · about $2.56
Round trip
$5.13
1.3 gal · 4.9 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.56 $5.13
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.90 $5.79
Premium $4.86 $3.16 $6.32
Diesel $6.00 $3.90 $7.80

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Barkhamsted and Hartford. The current time is 08:58:55.

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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.