How far is East Hampton, CT from Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from East Hampton, CT to Hartford, CT is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Hampton and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Hampton and Hartford.
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Start on Main Street
46 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Summit Street
2724 ft · 54 sec · Summit Street
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Continue on Lakeview Street
1420 ft · 32 sec · Lakeview Street
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Turn right onto East High Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · East High Street
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Continue on East Hampton Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Hampton Road
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Take the exit left toward CT 2 West: Hartford
967 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
15.3 mi · 20 min
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Continue on State Street
556 ft · 14 sec · State Street
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Continue on American Row
160 m · 18 sec · American Row
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Turn left onto Main Street
1863 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
3000 ft · 1 min · 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 East Hampton 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.
CT 2 West
Merge slight left
15.3 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving East Hampton and Partly Sunny near Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Hampton to Hartford?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Glastonbury Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from East Hampton and 11.2 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.08 one way or $6.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Hampton and Partly Sunny near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Glastonbury Center
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 Glastonbury Center.
Hartford Union Station
Berlin
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Hampton and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 16.03 mi (25.8 km).
#1 East Hampton
Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 12,747 |
| Coordinates | 41.5759300, -72.5025900 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 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 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.48 | $6.95 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
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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