How far is Canterbury, CT from West Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Canterbury, CT to West Hartford, CT is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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Halfway Point
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Rural town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canterbury and West Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canterbury and West Hartford.
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Start on Lovell Lane
22 m · 3 sec · Lovell Lane
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Continue on Westminster Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Westminster Road
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Continue on Palmer Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Palmer Road
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Continue on Huntington Road
2 mi · 3 min · Huntington Road
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Continue on Scotland Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Scotland Road
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Turn right onto North Road
1.3 km · 2 min · North Road
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Continue on Bricktop Road
615 ft · 16 sec · Bricktop Road
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Turn right onto Tuckie Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Tuckie Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Boston Post Road
89 m · 6 sec · Boston Post Road
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Take the ramp slight right
3219 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Willimantic Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Willimantic Road
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Continue on Jonathan Trumbull Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Jonathan Trumbull Highway
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Continue on Willimantic Turnpike
3044 ft · 39 sec · Willimantic Turnpike
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Continue on Hop River Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Hop River Road
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Asylum Street
645 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Spring Street
113 m · 14 sec · Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
60 m · 3 sec · Asylum Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Farmington Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · Farmington Avenue
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Turn right onto Dale Street
141 m · 24 sec · Dale Street
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Turn right onto Brace Road
1058 ft · 35 sec · Brace Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
88 m · 10 sec · 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 Canterbury 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.
Hop River Road
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8.49 mi · 00h 10m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canterbury to West Hartford?
The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Canterbury and 24.5 miles from West Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40 miles (64.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 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 $6.67 one way or $13.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Andover
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canterbury and West Hartford. Straight-line distance: 40 mi (64.38 km).
#1 Canterbury
Town in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 5,088 |
| Coordinates | 41.6984300, -71.9709100 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| 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: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.67 | $13.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.21 | $16.42 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.13 | $20.27 |
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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