How far is Hartford, CT from New Canaan, CT?
The driving distance from Hartford, CT to New Canaan, CT is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and New Canaan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and New Canaan.
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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
30.3 mi · 38 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on Merritt Parkway
21.8 mi · 28 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 123: New Canaan Avenue
546 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto New Canaan Avenue
115 m · 7 sec · New Canaan Avenue
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Continue on New Norwalk Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · New Norwalk Road
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Turn left onto East Avenue
2925 ft · 1 min · East Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
74 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
728 ft · 20 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and New Canaan.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Broad Street
Continue on North Broad Street
30.3 mi · 00h 38m
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.
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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 New Canaan?
The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Hartford and 34.2 miles from New Canaan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hartford and Chance Rain Showers near New Canaan.
Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge
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 Woodbridge.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and New Canaan. Straight-line distance: 59.79 mi (96.23 km).
#1 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Canaan
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 20,115 |
| Coordinates | 41.1467600, -73.4948400 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Canaan (-73.49484, 41.14676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.51 | $19.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.74 | $21.48 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.71 | $23.42 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $14.45 | $28.91 |
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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