How far is Hartford, CT from Crystal Lake, CT?
The driving distance from Hartford, CT to Crystal Lake, CT is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Tolland 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 Crystal Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Crystal Lake.
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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
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 31: Rockville, Coventry
1040 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Reservoir Road
2240 ft · 1 min · Reservoir Road
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Turn right onto Hartford Turnpike
84 m · 6 sec · Hartford Turnpike
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Continue on Hyde Avenue
1672 ft · 33 sec · Hyde Avenue
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Continue on Hartford Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hartford Turnpike
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Continue on Tolland Stage Road
126 m · 15 sec · Tolland Stage Road
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Turn left onto Crystal Lake Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Crystal Lake Road
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Continue on Stafford Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Stafford Road
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Turn right onto Crystal Lake Road
989 ft · 20 sec · Crystal Lake Road
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Continue on Sandy Beach Road
156 m · 10 sec · Sandy Beach Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sandy Beach Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Crystal Lake.
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.
I 84 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston
10.7 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Hartford and Chance Rain Showers near Crystal Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Crystal Lake?
The road trip is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Hartford and 11.4 miles from Crystal Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.16 one way or $6.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Hartford and Chance Rain Showers near Crystal Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Vernon
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 Vernon.
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Hartford Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Crystal Lake. Straight-line distance: 19.59 mi (31.53 km).
#1 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9317600, -72.3784200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crystal Lake (-72.37842, 41.93176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.57 | $7.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
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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