How far is Columbia, CT from West Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Columbia, CT to West Hartford, CT is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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 Columbia and West Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and West Hartford.
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Start on Middletown Road
59 m · 8 sec · Middletown Road
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Turn right onto Jonathan Trumbull Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Jonathan Trumbull Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 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 Columbia 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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to West Hartford?
The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Columbia and 14.9 miles from West Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.98 one way or $7.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Manchester
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 Manchester.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and West Hartford. Straight-line distance: 23.11 mi (37.19 km).
#1 Columbia
Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 5,355 |
| Coordinates | 41.7020400, -72.3011900 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.06 | $12.11 |
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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