How far is Goshen, CT from Hartford, CT?

The driving distance from Goshen, CT to Hartford, CT is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.64 mi
00h 55m
Flight
28.21 mi
45.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.21 mi
Kilometers
45.4 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.64 mi
Kilometers
60.58 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Sun, May 17, 11:14 PM EDT
Return by in Goshen
Mon, May 18, 12:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goshen
2026-05-17T22:19
Arrive Hartford
Sun, May 17, 11:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goshen
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Canton
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Goshen
16.1 mi
00h 27m
To Hartford
21.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
84°F
Today
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Goshen and Hartford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goshen and Hartford.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Middle Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Old Middle Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Torrington Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Torrington Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Torrington Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Torrington Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Goshen Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Goshen Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Migeon Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Migeon Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Elm Street

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto East Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Litchfield Turnpike

    11.8 mi · 17 min · Litchfield Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Avon Mountain Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Avon Mountain Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Albany Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Albany Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Garden Street

    2852 ft · 1 min · Garden Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cogswell Street

    808 ft · 18 sec · Cogswell Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Broad Street

    1775 ft · 45 sec · Broad Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Capitol Avenue

    117 m · 16 sec · Capitol Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Armory Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Armory Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Armory Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goshen and Hartford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Litchfield Turnpike
11.8 mi · 31%
Albany Avenue
6.2 mi · 16%
West Main Street
2.68 mi · 7%
Goshen Road
2.54 mi · 7%
East Main Street
2.41 mi · 6%
Torrington Road
2.06 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Litchfield Turnpike

Continue on Litchfield Turnpike

11.8 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
28.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 27m from Goshen
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Goshen and Sunny near Hartford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Goshen to Hartford?

The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Goshen and 21.6 miles from Hartford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Goshen and Sunny near Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Canton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canton.

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

19 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

21 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

24 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

24 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goshen and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 28.21 mi (45.4 km).

Goshen

#1 Goshen

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population2,856
Coordinates41.8317600, -73.2251100
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Hartford

#2 Hartford

The capital of Connecticut.

Population121,535
Coordinates41.7637100, -72.6850900
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Middle Street (-73.225204, 41.831734)
End: Armory Road (-72.685307, 41.763718)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.03 L · about $5.25
Round trip
$10.49
2.66 gal · 10.06 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.25 $10.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.93 $11.86
Premium $4.86 $6.46 $12.92
Diesel $6.00 $7.98 $15.95

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Goshen and Hartford. The current time is 22:19:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.