How far is Hartford, CT from Oxford, CT?
The driving distance from Hartford, CT to Oxford, CT is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Oxford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Oxford.
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Start on Armory Road
34 m · 15 sec · Armory Road
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Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
101 m · 11 sec · Capitol Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 West: Waterbury
2354 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
11.8 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Main Street, Scott Road
1254 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Scott Road
107 m · 15 sec · Scott Road
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Turn sharp right onto Reidville Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Reidville Drive
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Turn left onto Harpers Ferry Road
1604 ft · 34 sec · Harpers Ferry Road
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Continue on Pearl Lake Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Pearl Lake Road
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Turn left onto Baldwin Street
1814 ft · 38 sec · Baldwin Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
3155 ft · 57 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Waterbury Road
1561 ft · 27 sec · Waterbury Road
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Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
928 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Beacon Falls, Oxford
2660 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Marilyn Avenue
115 m · 8 sec · Marilyn Avenue
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Continue on Pines Bridge Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Pines Bridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Tree Hill Road
1402 ft · 32 sec · Chestnut Tree Hill Road
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Continue on Chestnut Tree Hill Road Extension
1.4 km · 2 min · Chestnut Tree Hill Road Extension
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oxford Road
1090 ft · 28 sec · Oxford Road
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Turn left
31 m · 7 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 Oxford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 84 West
Keep slight left
13.7 mi · 00h 16m
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 Oxford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Oxford?
The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 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?
Southington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Hartford and 20.2 miles from Oxford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hartford and Mostly Sunny near Oxford.
Stop Ideas Near Southington
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 Southington.
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 31.88 mi (51.31 km).
#1 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oxford
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 13,250 |
| Coordinates | 41.4339900, -73.1167800 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oxford (-73.11678, 41.43399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.52 | $17.03 |
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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