How far is Danielson, CT from West Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Danielson, CT to West Hartford, CT is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Danielson and West Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danielson and West Hartford.
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Start on the route
133 m · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Water Street
710 ft · 40 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
706 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Providence Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Providence Road
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Continue on Hartford Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Hartford Road
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Continue on Providence Turnpike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Providence Turnpike
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Continue on Hartford Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Hartford Turnpike
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Continue on Hampton Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Hampton Road
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Continue on Willimantic Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Willimantic Road
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Continue on Boston Post Road
2 mi · 3 min · Boston Post Road
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Keep slight right
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Willimantic Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Willimantic Road
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Continue on 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 Danielson 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 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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danielson to West Hartford?
The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Danielson and 26.8 miles from West Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danielson and West Hartford. Straight-line distance: 44.2 mi (71.13 km).
#1 Danielson
Borough in the town of Killingly in Windham County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 4,006 |
| Coordinates | 41.8026000, -71.8859100 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.25 | $16.49 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.09 | $22.19 |
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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