How far is Hartford, CT from East Haven, CT?
The driving distance from Hartford, CT to East Haven, CT is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Connecticut, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and East Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and East Haven.
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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 · 16 sec · Capitol Avenue
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Berlin Turnpike
11 mi · 15 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Continue on North Broad Street
3.7 mi · 5 min · North Broad Street
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Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
1255 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford
1701 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Middletown Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Middletown Avenue
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Continue on Ferry Street
1 mi · 2 min · Ferry Street
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Continue on Ferry Street
1499 ft · 52 sec · Ferry Street
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Turn right onto Farren Avenue
2266 ft · 54 sec · Farren Avenue
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Turn left onto Fairmont Avenue
542 ft · 11 sec · Fairmont Avenue
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Continue on Townsend Avenue
1291 ft · 32 sec · Townsend Avenue
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Turn left onto Forbes Avenue
113 m · 6 sec · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Frontage Road
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Continue on Frontage Road
136 m · 10 sec · Frontage Road
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Continue on Saltonstall Parkway
2499 ft · 46 sec · Saltonstall Parkway
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Turn right onto Hemingway Avenue
1452 ft · 31 sec · Hemingway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hemingway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and East Haven.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 91 South
Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hartford and Chance Rain Showers near East Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to East Haven?
The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Middlefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Hartford and 19.3 miles from East Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35 miles (56.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hartford and Chance Rain Showers near East Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Middlefield
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 Middlefield.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and East Haven. Straight-line distance: 35 mi (56.32 km).
#1 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Haven
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 28,454 |
| Coordinates | 41.2762100, -72.8684300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Haven (-72.86843, 41.27621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.61 | $13.21 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.16 | $16.31 |
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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