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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
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.
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Start on Armory Road
34 m · 15 sec · Armory Road
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Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
2372 ft · 59 sec · Capitol Avenue
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Turn left onto Hudson Street
157 m · 16 sec · Hudson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pulaski Circle
12 m · 1 sec
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Exit the rotary onto Bradley International Airport, Springfield, New Haven
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CT 9 South: Middletown, Old Saybrook
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
21.5 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 80: Deep River
1532 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Elm Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn straight onto River Street
4 m · 1 sec · River Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middletown.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Deep River. Straight-line distance: 29.13 mi (46.88 km).
#1 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Deep River
Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 4,419 |
| Coordinates | 41.3856500, -72.4356400 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Deep River (-72.43564, 41.38565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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