How far is Hartford, CT from Morris, CT?
The driving distance from Hartford, CT to Morris, CT is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 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.
Flight Distance
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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.
The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Morris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Morris.
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Start on Armory Road
34 m · 15 sec · Armory Road
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Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
101 m · 11 sec · Capitol Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 West: Waterbury
2354 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 4: Farmington
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Farmington Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Scott Swamp Road
1236 ft · 30 sec · Scott Swamp Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Scott Swamp Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Scott Swamp Road
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · Farmington Avenue
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Continue on North Street
2057 ft · 31 sec · North Street
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Turn straight onto Terryville Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · Terryville Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Take the exit left toward US 6 West, CT 8 South: Waterbury
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, CT 254: Thomaston, Watertown
1 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto Branch Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Branch Road
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Continue on Thomaston Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Thomaston Road
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Continue on East Street
140 m · 13 sec · East Street
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Turn left onto Higbie Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Higbie Road
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Turn right onto Benton Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Benton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Benton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Morris.
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.
I 84 West
Merge slight right
6.81 mi · 00h 09m
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 near Morris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Morris?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.6 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?
Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Hartford and 16.3 miles from Morris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Morris is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Bristol
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 Bristol.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Morris. Straight-line distance: 26.92 mi (43.33 km).
#1 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Morris
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 2,250 |
| Coordinates | 41.6842600, -73.1962200 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morris (-73.19622, 41.68426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.54 | $9.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.13 | $10.25 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.90 | $13.79 |
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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