How far is Colebrook, CT from Hartford, CT?

The driving distance from Colebrook, CT to Hartford, CT is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.84 mi
00h 55m
Flight
26.26 mi
42.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.26 mi
Kilometers
42.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.84 mi
Kilometers
56.07 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Sun, May 17, 10:11 PM EDT
Return by in Colebrook
Sun, May 17, 11:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colebrook
2026-05-17T21:15
Arrive Hartford
Sun, May 17, 10:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colebrook
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Canton Valley
CT

Census designated place

From Colebrook
15.7 mi
00h 27m
To Hartford
19.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
84°F
Today
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cooper Lane

    20 m · 3 sec · Cooper Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Smith Hill Road

    22 m · 12 sec · Smith Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Colebrook Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Colebrook Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Coe Street

    1940 ft · 54 sec · Coe Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on New Hartford Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · New Hartford Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Albany Turnpike

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Albany Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Avon Mountain Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Avon Mountain Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Albany Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Albany Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Garden Street

    2852 ft · 1 min · Garden Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cogswell Street

    808 ft · 18 sec · Cogswell Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Broad Street

    1775 ft · 45 sec · Broad Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Capitol Avenue

    117 m · 16 sec · Capitol Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Armory Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Armory Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Armory Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colebrook 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albany Avenue
6.2 mi · 18%
Main Street
5.68 mi · 16%
Albany Turnpike
5.48 mi · 16%
New Hartford Road
4.47 mi · 13%
Colebrook Road
4.1 mi · 12%
West Main Street
2.68 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton Valley
00h 27m from Colebrook
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Colebrook and Sunny near Hartford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Canton Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Colebrook and 19.1 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colebrook and Sunny near Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Canton Valley

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

19 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

21 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

24 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 Colebrook and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 26.26 mi (42.26 km).

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#1 Colebrook

Town in Litchfied County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population1,396
Coordinates41.9895400, -73.0956600
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Hartford

#2 Hartford

The capital of Connecticut.

Population121,535
Coordinates41.7637100, -72.6850900
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Cooper Lane (-73.09552, 41.989375)
End: Armory Road (-72.685307, 41.763718)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.65 L · about $4.85
Round trip
$9.70
2.46 gal · 9.3 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.85 $9.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.48 $10.96
Premium $4.86 $5.98 $11.95
Diesel $6.00 $7.38 $14.75

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Colebrook and Hartford. The current time is 21:15:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.