How far is Barkhamsted, CT from West Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Barkhamsted, CT to West Hartford, CT is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barkhamsted and West Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barkhamsted and West Hartford.
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Start on North Canton Road
1.2 km · 1 min · North Canton Road
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Continue on Cherry Brook Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Cherry Brook Road
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Turn left onto West Simsbury Road
1.3 mi · 4 min · West Simsbury Road
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Continue on North Canton Road
1479 ft · 50 sec · North Canton Road
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Continue on Westledge Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Westledge Road
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Continue on Farms Village Road
1873 ft · 57 sec · Farms Village Road
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Turn right onto Stratton Brook Road
2.6 mi · 7 min · Stratton Brook Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hopmeadow Street
1343 ft · 42 sec · Hopmeadow Street
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Turn left onto Hartford Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Hartford Road
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Continue on Simsbury Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Simsbury Road
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Turn slight right
98 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barkhamsted and West Hartford.
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.
North Main Street
Turn straight onto North Main Street
3.09 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Barkhamsted and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near West Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barkhamsted to West Hartford?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 8.1 miles from Barkhamsted and 8.1 miles from West Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 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 West Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Weatogue
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weatogue.
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barkhamsted and West Hartford. Straight-line distance: 14.55 mi (23.42 km).
#1 Barkhamsted
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 3,587 |
| Coordinates | 41.9292600, -72.9139900 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Hartford
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 62,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.7620400, -72.7420400 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-72.742084, 41.762062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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