How far is Hartford, CT from Norfolk, CT?
The driving distance from Hartford, CT to Norfolk, CT is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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 01h 00m.
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 Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Norfolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Norfolk.
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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
1773 ft · 41 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Cogswell Street
808 ft · 20 sec · Cogswell Street
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Turn left onto Garden Street
2839 ft · 1 min · Garden Street
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Turn left onto Albany Avenue
6.2 mi · 9 min · Albany Avenue
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Continue on Avon Mountain Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Avon Mountain Road
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Continue on East Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Albany Turnpike
3.3 mi · 6 min · Albany Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Albany Turnpike
2.2 mi · 3 min · Albany Turnpike
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Continue on Main Street
3.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on New Hartford Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · New Hartford Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Winsted-Norfolk Road
5 mi · 8 min · Winsted-Norfolk Road
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Continue on Greenwoods Road East
3.4 mi · 6 min · Greenwoods Road East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Greenwoods Road West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Norfolk.
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.
Albany Avenue
Turn left onto Albany Avenue
6.18 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 Clear leaving Hartford and Partly Sunny near Norfolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Norfolk?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
New Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Hartford and 17.7 miles from Norfolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Hartford and Partly Sunny near Norfolk.
Stop Ideas Near New Hartford
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 New Hartford.
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 30.99 mi (49.87 km).
#1 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norfolk
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 1,622 |
| Coordinates | 41.9939800, -73.2020600 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norfolk (-73.20206, 41.99398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.07 | $12.15 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.50 | $14.99 |
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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