How far is Hartford, CT from Pawcatuck, CT?
The driving distance from Hartford, CT to Pawcatuck, CT is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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 19m.
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 the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Pawcatuck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Pawcatuck.
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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 left
13.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown: CT 2 East, CT 32 South
2890 ft · 2 min
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Turn slight left onto Broadway
3045 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Continue on Union Street
1856 ft · 37 sec · Union Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
610 ft · 24 sec · Broadway
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
90 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
17 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.6 km · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Stonington Road
1869 ft · 46 sec · Stonington Road
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Continue on Norwich-Westerly Road
13 mi · 18 min · Norwich-Westerly Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Norwich-Westerly Road
79 m · 3 sec · Norwich-Westerly Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Norwich-Westerly Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Norwich-Westerly Road
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Continue on Liberty Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Liberty Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Liberty Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Pawcatuck.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hartford and Mostly Sunny near Pawcatuck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Pawcatuck?
The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 29.6 miles from Hartford and 29.7 miles from Pawcatuck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hartford and Mostly Sunny near Pawcatuck.
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 Pawcatuck. Straight-line distance: 51.47 mi (82.84 km).
#1 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pawcatuck
City in Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 5,624 |
| Coordinates | 41.3773200, -71.8336800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pawcatuck (-71.83368, 41.37732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.25 | $16.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.15 | $20.31 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.53 | $25.07 |
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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