How far is Hartford, CT from Deep River, CT?

The driving distance from Hartford, CT to Deep River, CT is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
34.5 mi
00h 44m
Flight
29.13 mi
46.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.13 mi
Kilometers
46.88 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.5 mi
Kilometers
55.52 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deep River
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 AM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Sat, Apr 18, 10:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-18T09:15
Arrive Deep River
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Middletown
CT

A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.

From Hartford
17.3 mi
00h 22m
To Deep River
17.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Saturday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Deep River.

  1. 1

    Start on Armory Road

    34 m · 15 sec · Armory Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Capitol Avenue

    2372 ft · 59 sec · Capitol Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hudson Street

    157 m · 16 sec · Hudson Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pulaski Circle

    12 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Bradley International Airport, Springfield, New Haven

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward CT 9 South: Middletown, Old Saybrook

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    21.5 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 80: Deep River

    1532 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto River Street

    4 m · 1 sec · River Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 9 South
22.4 mi · 65%
Bradley International Airport
10.4 mi · 30%
Elm Street
0.81 mi · 2%
Capitol Avenue
0.45 mi · 1%
CT 80
0.29 mi · 1%
Hudson Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

CT 9 South

Merge slight right

21.5 mi · 00h 26m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middletown
00h 22m from Hartford
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hartford and Partly Sunny near Deep River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Deep River?

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Hartford and 17.3 miles from Deep River.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hartford and Partly Sunny near Deep River.

Stop Ideas Near Middletown

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

13 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

13 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

23 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Deep River. Straight-line distance: 29.13 mi (46.88 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

The capital of Connecticut.

Population121,535
Coordinates41.7637100, -72.6850900
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Deep River

#2 Deep River

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States

Population4,419
Coordinates41.3856500, -72.4356400
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-72.68509, 41.76371)
End: Deep River (-72.43564, 41.38565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.61 L · about $4.81
Round trip
$9.63
2.44 gal · 9.22 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.81 $9.63
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.44 $10.88
Premium $4.86 $5.93 $11.85
Diesel $6.00 $7.32 $14.63

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and Deep River. The current time is 09:15:30.

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.