How far is Hartford, CT from Brooklyn, CT?

The driving distance from Hartford, CT to Brooklyn, CT is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.9 miles (61 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
44.65 mi
01h 00m
Flight
37.92 mi
61.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.92 mi
Kilometers
61.03 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.65 mi
Kilometers
71.85 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Sat, May 30, 11:29 AM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Sat, May 30, 12:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-05-30T10:28
Arrive Brooklyn
Sat, May 30, 11:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartford
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
Andover
CT

Rural town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

From Hartford
22.3 mi
00h 30m
To Brooklyn
22.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Saturday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NW
Destination
Brooklyn Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Saturday
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Armory Road

    34 m · 15 sec · Armory Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Capitol Avenue

    117 m · 11 sec · Capitol Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    921 ft · 21 sec · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 84

    1193 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 384 East: Providence

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Middletown Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Middletown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Willimantic Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Willimantic Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Hampton Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Hampton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Hartford Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Hartford Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Providence Turnpike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Providence Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Hartford Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Hartford Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hartford Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 384 East
19.7 mi · 44%
Middletown Road
7.73 mi · 17%
I 84
4.98 mi · 11%
Hartford Road
3.76 mi · 8%
Hartford Turnpike
2.46 mi · 6%
Providence Turnpike
2.37 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 384 East

Continue straight

11.1 mi · 00h 16m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
37.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Andover
00h 30m from Hartford
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Hartford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Hartford and 22.4 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 37.9 miles (61 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Hartford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn.

Stop Ideas Near Andover

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Andover, 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 Andover.

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

26 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

26 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

29 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

35 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 37.92 mi (61.03 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

The capital of Connecticut.

Population121,535
Coordinates41.7637100, -72.6850900
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

Town in Connecticut

Population8,280
Coordinates41.7881500, -71.9498000
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-72.68509, 41.76371)
End: Brooklyn (-71.9498, 41.78815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.96 L · about $6.19
Round trip
$12.39
3.14 gal · 11.92 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.19 $12.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.00 $13.99
Premium $4.86 $7.63 $15.25
Diesel $6.00 $9.42 $18.83

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and Brooklyn. The current time is 10:28:34.

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.