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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.3 mi
01h 16m
Flight
46.86 mi
75.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.86 mi
Kilometers
75.42 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.3 mi
Kilometers
87.39 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Noank
Sun, Apr 19, 9:33 AM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Sun, Apr 19, 10:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-19T08:16
Arrive Noank
Sun, Apr 19, 9:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Colchester
CT

Town in the U.

From Hartford
27.2 mi
00h 38m
To Noank
27.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Armory Road

    34 m · 15 sec · Armory Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Capitol Avenue

    117 m · 11 sec · Capitol Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    921 ft · 21 sec · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 84

    1193 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 East: Norwich

    1092 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    19.3 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Haddam Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East Haddam Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto New London Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · New London Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Hartford-New London Turnpike

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Hartford-New London Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Hartford Turnpike

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Hartford Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Broad Street

    94 m · 14 sec · Broad Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit left

    590 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 117: Noank, Groton Long Point

    1244 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Road

    3013 ft · 1 min · North Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Newtown Road

    2302 ft · 55 sec · Newtown Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fort Hill Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fort Hill Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Groton Long Point Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Groton Long Point Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Brook Street

    2065 ft · 1 min · Brook Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street

    1254 ft · 31 sec · Elm Street

  24. 24

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 2 East
31.4 mi · 58%
Broad Street
5.63 mi · 10%
Hartford Turnpike
4.36 mi · 8%
Hartford-New London Turnpike
3.08 mi · 6%
New London Road
2.82 mi · 5%
I 84
1.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colchester
00h 38m from Hartford
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Colchester, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colchester.

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

31 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

32 mi away
27 Water Street
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

33 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

36 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Noank. Straight-line distance: 46.86 mi (75.42 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

The capital of Connecticut.

Population121,535
Coordinates41.7637100, -72.6850900
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Noank

#2 Noank

Census designated place

Population1,796
Coordinates41.3278800, -71.9906300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-72.68509, 41.76371)
End: Noank (-71.99063, 41.32788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.25 L · about $7.57
Round trip
$15.15
3.84 gal · 14.5 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and Noank. The current time is 08:16:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.