How far is Hartford, CT from Guilford, CT?
The driving distance from Hartford, CT to Guilford, CT is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Guilford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Guilford.
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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
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 150: Wallingford
984 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto East Center Street
42 m · 11 sec · East Center Street
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Turn left onto South Airline Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Airline Road
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Turn left onto Woodhouse Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · Woodhouse Avenue
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Turn left onto Clintonville Road
1319 ft · 31 sec · Clintonville Road
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Turn right onto Old Post Road
132 m · 9 sec · Old Post Road
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Turn straight onto Middletown Avenue
74 m · 6 sec · Middletown Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Forest Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Forest Road
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Turn left onto Foxon Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Foxon Road
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Turn right onto Notch Hill Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Notch Hill Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Boston Post Road
70 m · 4 sec · Boston Post Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Boston Post Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Boston Post Road
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Turn left onto State Street
69 m · 6 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Guilford.
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.
Berlin Turnpike
Continue on Berlin Turnpike
11 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hartford and Chance Rain Showers near Guilford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Guilford?
The road trip is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 19.7 miles from Hartford and 19.7 miles from Guilford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hartford and Chance Rain Showers near Guilford.
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 Guilford. Straight-line distance: 32.8 mi (52.79 km).
#1 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Guilford
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 22,043 |
| Coordinates | 41.2889900, -72.6817600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Guilford (-72.68176, 41.28899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.48 | $10.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.20 | $12.39 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.75 | $13.51 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.34 | $16.67 |
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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