How far is Franklin, CT from Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Franklin, CT to Hartford, CT is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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 Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Hartford.
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Start on Pound Hill Road
1488 ft · 1 min · Pound Hill Road
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Turn right onto Route 32
3.3 mi · 5 min · Route 32
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Continue on Franklin Turnpike
1160 ft · 19 sec · Franklin Turnpike
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Take the exit right toward CT 2 West: Hartford
1187 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
35.3 mi · 43 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 Franklin and Hartford.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
CT 2 West
Merge slight left
35.3 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
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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 Franklin and Sunny near Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Hartford?
The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.7 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?
Marlborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Franklin and 20.6 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklin and Sunny near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Marlborough
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 Marlborough.
Hartford Union Station
Berlin
Windsor station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 29.8 mi (47.96 km).
#1 Franklin
Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 1,914 |
| Coordinates | 41.6089900, -72.1459100 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.00 | $13.99 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.64 | $17.27 |
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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