How far is Deep River, CT from West Hartford, CT?

The driving distance from Deep River, CT to West Hartford, CT is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.26 mi
00h 40m
Flight
30.45 mi
49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.45 mi
Kilometers
49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.26 mi
Kilometers
61.58 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Hartford
Wed, Apr 29, 3:57 PM EDT
Return by in Deep River
Wed, Apr 29, 4:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deep River
2026-04-29T15:17
Arrive West Hartford
Wed, Apr 29, 3:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Deep River
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Portland
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Deep River
19 mi
00h 20m
To West Hartford
19.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Deep River Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
42°F
Overnight
Using East Haddam as the closest live forecast in the Middlesex County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N
Destination
West Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
42°F
Overnight
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Deep River and West Hartford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deep River and West Hartford.

  1. 1

    Start on River Street

    4 m · 2 sec · River Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Elm Street

    3045 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward CT 9 North: Middletown

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    26.8 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East: Hartford

    2999 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Elmwood

    1576 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Pelham Road

    110 m · 15 sec · Pelham Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto LaSalle Road

    1474 ft · 52 sec · LaSalle Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Farmington Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Farmington Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Dale Street

    141 m · 24 sec · Dale Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Brace Road

    1058 ft · 35 sec · Brace Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    88 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deep River and West 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 9 North
33.3 mi · 87%
South Main Street
1.91 mi · 5%
I 84 East
1.45 mi · 4%
Elm Street
0.58 mi · 2%
LaSalle Road
0.28 mi · 1%
Brace Road
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 9 North

Merge slight left

26.8 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
00h 20m from Deep River
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Deep River and Mostly Clear near West Hartford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Deep River to West Hartford?

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Deep River and 19.3 miles from West Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Deep River and Mostly Clear near West Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

13 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

14 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

20 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

22 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deep River and West Hartford. Straight-line distance: 30.45 mi (49 km).

Deep River

#1 Deep River

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States

Population4,419
Coordinates41.3856500, -72.4356400
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
West Hartford

#2 West Hartford

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population62,868
Coordinates41.7620400, -72.7420400
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Elm Street (-72.435682, 41.385622)
End: North Main Street (-72.742084, 41.762062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.11 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.65
2.7 gal · 10.22 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.33 $10.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.02 $12.03
Premium $4.86 $6.56 $13.12
Diesel $6.00 $8.10 $16.19

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 · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Deep River and West Hartford. The current time is 15:17:09.

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.