How far is Hartford, CT from Canton Valley, CT?

The driving distance from Hartford, CT to Canton Valley, CT is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.84 mi
00h 29m
Flight
11.71 mi
18.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.71 mi
Kilometers
18.84 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.84 mi
Kilometers
23.89 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canton Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 7:20 AM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Sun, Apr 19, 7:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-19T06:50
Arrive Canton Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 7:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hartford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Avon
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Hartford
7.4 mi
00h 14m
To Canton Valley
7.5 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Canton Valley Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Sunday
Using West Simsbury as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Canton Valley.

  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

    1773 ft · 41 sec · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Cogswell Street

    808 ft · 20 sec · Cogswell Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Garden Street

    2839 ft · 1 min · Garden Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Albany Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Albany Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Avon Mountain Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Avon Mountain Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Albany Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Albany Turnpike

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right onto Lawton Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Lawton Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bahre Corner Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bahre Corner Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto High Hill Road

    2378 ft · 1 min · High Hill Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    82 m · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albany Avenue
6.18 mi · 42%
East Main Street
2.68 mi · 18%
Avon Mountain Road
1.42 mi · 10%
Albany Turnpike
1.24 mi · 8%
Lawton Road
0.94 mi · 6%
Bahre Corner Road
0.77 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Albany Avenue

Turn left onto Albany Avenue

6.18 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avon
00h 14m from Hartford
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hartford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Canton Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Canton Valley?

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Avon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Hartford and 7.5 miles from Canton Valley.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.05 one way or $4.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hartford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Canton Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Avon

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

13 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

16 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Berlin

20 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor Locks

21 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Canton Valley. Straight-line distance: 11.71 mi (18.84 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

The capital of Connecticut.

Population121,535
Coordinates41.7637100, -72.6850900
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
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#2 Canton Valley

Census designated place

Population1,565
Coordinates41.8342600, -72.8917700
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-72.68509, 41.76371)
End: Canton Valley (-72.89177, 41.83426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.98 L · about $2.05
Round trip
$4.10
1.04 gal · 3.96 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.05 $4.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.32 $4.64
Premium $4.86 $2.53 $5.05
Diesel $6.00 $3.12 $6.24

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and Canton Valley. The current time is 06:50:46.

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.