How far is Canton Valley, CT from Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Canton Valley, CT to Hartford, CT is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canton Valley and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton Valley and Hartford.
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Start on the route
82 m · 21 sec
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Continue on High Hill Road
2378 ft · 1 min · High Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bahre Corner Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Bahre Corner Road
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Turn right onto Lawton Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Lawton Road
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Turn sharp left onto Albany Turnpike
1.3 mi · 3 min · Albany Turnpike
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Continue on West Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Avon Mountain Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Avon Mountain Road
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Continue on Albany Avenue
6.2 mi · 9 min · Albany Avenue
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Turn right onto Garden Street
2852 ft · 1 min · Garden Street
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Turn right onto Cogswell Street
808 ft · 18 sec · Cogswell Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1775 ft · 45 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
117 m · 16 sec · Capitol Avenue
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Turn left 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 Canton Valley and 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.
Albany Avenue
Continue on Albany Avenue
6.2 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Canton Valley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canton Valley to Hartford?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Avon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Canton Valley and 12.7 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Canton Valley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Avon
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 Avon.
Hartford Union Station
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Berlin
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canton Valley and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 11.71 mi (18.84 km).
#1 Canton Valley
Census designated place
| Population | 1,565 |
| Coordinates | 41.8342600, -72.8917700 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
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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