How far is Crystal Lake, CT from Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Crystal Lake, CT to Hartford, CT is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crystal Lake and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Lake and Hartford.
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Start on Sandy Beach Road
156 m · 10 sec · Sandy Beach Road
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Continue on Crystal Lake Road
989 ft · 23 sec · Crystal Lake Road
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Turn left onto Stafford Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Stafford Road
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Continue on Crystal Lake Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Crystal Lake Road
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Turn right onto Tolland Stage Road
157 m · 10 sec · Tolland Stage Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Hartford Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hartford Turnpike
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Continue on Hyde Avenue
1947 ft · 45 sec · Hyde Avenue
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Turn left onto Reservoir Road
1679 ft · 51 sec · Reservoir Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 84 West: Hartford
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
8 mi · 9 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
106 m · 12 sec · Farmington Avenue
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1646 ft · 41 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 Crystal Lake 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.
I 84 West
Keep slight right
8.04 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Crystal Lake and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crystal Lake to Hartford?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Crystal Lake and 11.3 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.16 one way or $6.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Crystal Lake and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Vernon
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Windsor station
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Hartford Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crystal Lake and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 19.59 mi (31.53 km).
#1 Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9317600, -72.3784200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.57 | $7.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
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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