How far is East Haven, CT from Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from East Haven, CT to Hartford, CT is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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 Connecticut, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Haven and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Haven and Hartford.
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Start on Hemingway Avenue
1450 ft · 33 sec · Hemingway Avenue
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Turn left onto Saltonstall Parkway
2549 ft · 50 sec · Saltonstall Parkway
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Continue on Frontage Road
1.2 km · 55 sec · Frontage Road
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Continue on Forbes Avenue
1795 ft · 32 sec · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right onto Townsend Avenue
1291 ft · 26 sec · Townsend Avenue
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Continue on Fairmont Avenue
542 ft · 14 sec · Fairmont Avenue
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Turn right onto Farren Avenue
2266 ft · 50 sec · Farren Avenue
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Turn left onto East Ferry Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Ferry Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 91 North: Hartford
1126 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North
1496 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right
13.6 mi · 17 min
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Continue on Berlin Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Continue on Maple Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Maple Avenue
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Broad Street
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Turn right 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 East Haven 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
16.7 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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Haven to Hartford?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Middlefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from East Haven and 22.9 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35 miles (56.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around East Haven and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Middlefield
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 Middlefield.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Haven and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 35 mi (56.32 km).
#1 East Haven
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 28,454 |
| Coordinates | 41.2762100, -72.8684300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.94 | $17.87 |
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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