How far is Hartford, CT from Bridgewater, CT?
The driving distance from Hartford, CT to Bridgewater, CT is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Bridgewater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Bridgewater.
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Start on Armory Road
34 m · 15 sec · Armory Road
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Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
101 m · 11 sec · Capitol Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 West: Waterbury
2354 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
11.8 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
27.4 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
860 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street North
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street North
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Turn left onto Roxbury Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Roxbury Road
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Continue on Southbury Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Southbury Road
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Turn left onto Church Street
743 ft · 20 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Wellers Bridge Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Wellers Bridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Baker Road
1 km · 1 min · Baker Road
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Continue on New Milford Road East
3176 ft · 1 min · New Milford Road East
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Turn left onto Clapboard Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Clapboard Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clapboard Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Bridgewater.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 84 West
Keep slight left
27.4 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hartford and Mostly Sunny near Bridgewater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Bridgewater?
The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Hartford and 26 miles from Bridgewater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.22 one way or $14.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hartford and Mostly Sunny near Bridgewater.
Stop Ideas Near Prospect
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 Prospect.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Bridgewater. Straight-line distance: 38.55 mi (62.04 km).
#1 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bridgewater
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 1,632 |
| Coordinates | 41.5350900, -73.3662300 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgewater (-73.36623, 41.53509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.16 | $16.31 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
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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