How far is Hartford, CT from Glastonbury, CT?
The driving distance from Hartford, CT to Glastonbury, CT is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Glastonbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Glastonbury.
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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 onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Yankee Expressway
1686 ft · 29 sec · Yankee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 East: Norwich
1092 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight right
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right
1419 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 94: Hebron Avenue
989 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 94: Hebron Avenue, Glastonbury
61 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Hebron Avenue
151 m · 16 sec · Hebron Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hebron Avenue
29 m · 6 sec · Hebron Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Hebron Avenue
993 ft · 29 sec · Hebron Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hebron Avenue
29 m · 5 sec · Hebron Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Hebron Avenue
859 ft · 24 sec · Hebron Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hebron Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Glastonbury.
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 2 East
Merge slight right
4.29 mi · 00h 06m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Glastonbury?
The road trip is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Wethersfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Hartford and 3.7 miles from Glastonbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 8:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.03 one way or $2.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Wethersfield
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Hartford Union Station
Berlin
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Glastonbury. Straight-line distance: 5.33 mi (8.57 km).
#1 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glastonbury
Town in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 34,426 |
| Coordinates | 41.7123200, -72.6081500 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hebron Avenue (-72.608196, 41.712507)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.03 | $2.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.16 | $2.32 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.26 | $2.53 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
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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