How far is Cornwall, CT from Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Cornwall, CT to Hartford, CT is about 44.1 miles (71 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cornwall and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornwall and Hartford.
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Start on Pine Street
1087 ft · 32 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right onto Cemetery Hill Road
1 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Hill Road
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Turn right onto Bunker Hill Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Bunker Hill Road
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Continue on Sharon Turnpike
3.6 mi · 5 min · Sharon Turnpike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Torrington Road
25 m · 1 sec · Torrington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Torrington Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Torrington Road
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Continue on Goshen Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Goshen Road
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Continue on Migeon Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Migeon Avenue
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Turn straight onto North Elm Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Elm Street
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Merge slight right onto East Main Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
11.8 mi · 17 min · Litchfield 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 Cornwall 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.
Litchfield Turnpike
Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
11.8 mi · 00h 17m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cornwall and Sunny near Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cornwall to Hartford?
The road trip is about 44.1 miles (71 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
New Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Cornwall and 24.8 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cornwall and Sunny near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near New Hartford
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 New Hartford.
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cornwall and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 33.63 mi (54.13 km).
#1 Cornwall
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 1,360 |
| Coordinates | 41.8437100, -73.3292800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.15 | $12.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.36 | $18.71 |
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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