How far is Bridgewater, CT from Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Bridgewater, CT to Hartford, CT is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgewater and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgewater and Hartford.
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Start on Clapboard Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Clapboard Road
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Turn right onto New Milford Road East
3176 ft · 1 min · New Milford Road East
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Continue on Baker Road
1 km · 1 min · Baker Road
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Turn right onto Wellers Bridge Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Wellers Bridge Road
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Continue on Church Street
743 ft · 18 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Southbury Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Southbury Road
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Continue on Roxbury Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Roxbury Road
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Turn sharp right onto Main Street North
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street North
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Continue on Main Street North
830 ft · 22 sec · Main Street North
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Turn left onto I 84 East: Waterbury
2574 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
27.5 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right
11.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Capitol Avenue, Asylum Street
740 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Capitol Avenue
1499 ft · 44 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Capitol Avenue
101 m · 10 sec · Capitol Avenue
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Turn right onto Armory Road
34 m · 9 sec · Armory Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Armory Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgewater and Hartford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 84 East
Merge slight left
27.5 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bridgewater and Mostly Sunny near Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bridgewater to Hartford?
The road trip is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Bridgewater and 26.7 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.34 one way or $14.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bridgewater and Mostly Sunny near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Prospect
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 Prospect.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bridgewater and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 38.55 mi (62.04 km).
#1 Bridgewater
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 1,632 |
| Coordinates | 41.5350900, -73.3662300 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Armory Road (-72.685307, 41.763718)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.34 | $14.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.04 | $18.07 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.15 | $22.31 |
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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