How far is Hartford, CT from Colebrook, CT?

The driving distance from Hartford, CT to Colebrook, CT is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 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
31.52 mi
00h 55m
Flight
26.26 mi
42.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.26 mi
Kilometers
42.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.52 mi
Kilometers
50.72 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 Colebrook
Sun, May 17, 11:16 PM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Mon, May 18, 12:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-05-17T22:21
Arrive Colebrook
Sun, May 17, 11:16 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 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
Canton Valley
CT

Census designated place

From Hartford
15.7 mi
00h 27m
To Colebrook
15.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Albany Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Albany Turnpike

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Albany Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on New Hartford Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · New Hartford Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Coe Street

    1940 ft · 47 sec · Coe Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Colebrook Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Colebrook Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Smith Hill Road

    22 m · 5 sec · Smith Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cooper Lane

    20 m · 3 sec · Cooper Lane

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cooper Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albany Avenue
6.18 mi · 20%
Albany Turnpike
5.47 mi · 17%
New Hartford Road
4.47 mi · 14%
Colebrook Road
4.1 mi · 13%
Main Street
3.54 mi · 11%
East Main Street
2.68 mi · 9%
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 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
+5.2 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton Valley
00h 27m from Hartford
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hartford and Sunny near Colebrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.5 miles (50.7 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 Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Hartford and 15.8 miles from Colebrook.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 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 $4.38 one way or $8.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Canton Valley

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

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

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 Hartford and Colebrook. Straight-line distance: 26.26 mi (42.26 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

The capital of Connecticut.

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

Town in Litchfied County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population1,396
Coordinates41.9895400, -73.0956600
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-72.68509, 41.76371)
End: Colebrook (-73.09566, 41.98954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.21 L · about $4.38
Round trip
$8.76
2.22 gal · 8.42 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.38 $8.76
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.95 $9.89
Premium $4.86 $5.39 $10.78
Diesel $6.00 $6.66 $13.31

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 Hartford and Colebrook. The current time is 22:21:04.

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.