How far is Hartford, CT from Old Lyme, CT?
The driving distance from Hartford, CT to Old Lyme, CT is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (57.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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 00h 56m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Old Lyme.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Old Lyme.
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Start on Armory Road
34 m · 15 sec · Armory Road
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Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
2372 ft · 59 sec · Capitol Avenue
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Turn left onto Hudson Street
157 m · 16 sec · Hudson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pulaski Circle
12 m · 1 sec
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Exit the rotary onto Bradley International Airport, Springfield, New Haven
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CT 9 South: Middletown, Old Saybrook
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
28.3 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 North: New London, Providence
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2638 ft · 35 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1, CT 156: Old Lyme
1083 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Shore Road
2375 ft · 54 sec · Shore Road
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Turn left onto Ferry Road
1603 ft · 1 min · Ferry Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lyme Street
1199 ft · 45 sec · Lyme Street
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Turn right onto Library Lane
63 m · 14 sec · Library Lane
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Turn left
10 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Old Lyme.
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 9 South
Merge slight right
28.3 mi · 00h 34m
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 leaving Hartford and Mostly Sunny near Old Lyme.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Old Lyme?
The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Higganum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Hartford and 21.3 miles from Old Lyme.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36 miles (57.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hartford and Mostly Sunny near Old Lyme.
Stop Ideas Near Higganum
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 Higganum.
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Wallingford station
Old Saybrook station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Old Lyme. Straight-line distance: 36 mi (57.94 km).
#1 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Old Lyme
Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 7,280 |
| Coordinates | 41.3159300, -72.3289700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old Lyme (-72.32897, 41.31593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.69 | $13.37 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.00 | $17.99 |
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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