How far is Essex, CT from West Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Essex, CT to West Hartford, CT is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex and West Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex and West Hartford.
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Start on Pratt Street
31 m · 4 sec · Pratt Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · West Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Avenue
29 m · 3 sec · West Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Methodist Hill
117 m · 11 sec · Methodist Hill
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Continue on Prospect Street
108 m · 10 sec · Prospect Street
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Continue on West Avenue
2630 ft · 1 min · West Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward CT 9 North
1493 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right
29.8 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East: Hartford
2999 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Elmwood
1576 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Pelham Road
110 m · 15 sec · Pelham Road
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Turn right onto LaSalle Road
1474 ft · 52 sec · LaSalle Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Farmington Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Farmington Avenue
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Turn right onto Dale Street
141 m · 22 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 Essex 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.
CT 9 North
Merge slight right
29.8 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Essex and Sunny near West Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex to West Hartford?
The road trip is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Essex and 20.9 miles from West Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Essex and Sunny near West Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Middletown
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 Middletown.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex and West Hartford. Straight-line distance: 33.57 mi (54.03 km).
#1 Essex
Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 6,634 |
| Coordinates | 41.3534300, -72.3906400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 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 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.51 | $13.01 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.09 | $14.19 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.76 | $17.51 |
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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