How far is Hartford, CT from Baltic, CT?
The driving distance from Hartford, CT to Baltic, CT is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Baltic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Baltic.
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Start on Armory Road
34 m · 15 sec · Armory Road
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Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
117 m · 11 sec · Capitol Avenue
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Turn right onto Broad Street
921 ft · 21 sec · Broad Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 84
1193 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 East: Norwich
1092 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight right
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right
19.3 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left
11.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 32 North: Yantic, Willimantic
936 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 32 North: Yantic, Willimantic
90 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto West Town Street
1978 ft · 30 sec · West Town Street
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Continue on Franklin Turnpike
1160 ft · 15 sec · Franklin Turnpike
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Continue on Route 32
1.9 mi · 3 min · Route 32
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Turn right onto Baltic Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Baltic Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Baltic Road
906 ft · 18 sec · Baltic Road
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Continue on Pond Road
1448 ft · 29 sec · Pond Road
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Continue on Willimantic Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Willimantic Road
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Continue on West Main Street
3009 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
46 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Baltic.
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 East
Keep slight right
19.3 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hartford and Sunny near Baltic.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Baltic?
The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Colchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Hartford and 21.9 miles from Baltic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.77 one way or $13.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hartford and Sunny near Baltic.
Stop Ideas Near Colchester
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 Colchester.
Old Saybrook station
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Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Baltic. Straight-line distance: 32.6 mi (52.47 km).
#1 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baltic
Situated within New London County in eastern Connecticut, this census-designated place serves as the primary village for the surrounding town of Sprague.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6170400, -72.0845200 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baltic (-72.08452, 41.61704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $4.40 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $8.39 | $16.77 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $9.94 | $19.88 |
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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