How far is Durham, CT from Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Durham, CT to Hartford, CT is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Hartford.
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Start on the route
40 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
5.3 mi · 11 min · Main Street
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Turn right
1992 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 9 North, CT 17 North: Portland, New Britain
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Hartford
3056 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Capitol Area
1.3 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Pulaski Circle
562 ft · 9 sec · Hudson Street
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Exit the rotary onto Hudson Street
150 m · 17 sec · Hudson Street
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Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
2372 ft · 54 sec · Capitol Avenue
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Turn right 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 Durham 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 91 North
Merge slight left
9.73 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Durham and Sunny near Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durham to Hartford?
The road trip is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Cromwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Durham and 11.7 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Durham and Sunny near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Cromwell
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 Cromwell.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 19.48 mi (31.35 km).
#1 Durham
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 7,137 |
| Coordinates | 41.4817600, -72.6812100 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.23 | $6.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.65 | $7.31 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
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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