How far is Hartford, CT from Noank, CT?
The driving distance from Hartford, CT to Noank, CT is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Noank.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Noank.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min
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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
19.3 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight right
7.6 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Haddam Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · East Haddam Road
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Exit the roundabout onto New London Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · New London Road
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Continue on Hartford-New London Turnpike
3.1 mi · 5 min · Hartford-New London Turnpike
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Continue on Hartford Turnpike
4.4 mi · 8 min · Hartford Turnpike
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Continue on Broad Street
94 m · 14 sec · Broad Street
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Take the exit left
590 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 117: Noank, Groton Long Point
1244 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto North Road
3013 ft · 1 min · North Road
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Turn straight onto Newtown Road
2302 ft · 55 sec · Newtown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fort Hill Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Fort Hill Road
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Turn right onto Groton Long Point Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Groton Long Point Road
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Turn left onto Brook Street
2065 ft · 1 min · Brook Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street
1254 ft · 31 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 Noank.
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
Keep slight right
19.3 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hartford and Chance Rain Showers near Noank.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Noank?
The road trip is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Colchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Hartford and 27.2 miles from Noank.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.57 one way or $15.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hartford and Chance Rain Showers near Noank.
Stop Ideas Near Colchester
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 Colchester.
Old Saybrook station
New London Union Station
Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Noank. Straight-line distance: 46.86 mi (75.42 km).
#1 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Noank
Census designated place
| Population | 1,796 |
| Coordinates | 41.3278800, -71.9906300 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Noank (-71.99063, 41.32788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.56 | $17.11 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.33 | $18.65 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.51 | $23.03 |
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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