How far is Hartford, CT from Quinebaug, CT?
The driving distance from Hartford, CT to Quinebaug, CT is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Quinebaug.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Quinebaug.
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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
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston
26.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 190: Union
1056 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Buckley Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Buckley Highway
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Turn right onto Bigelow Hollow Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Bigelow Hollow Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Lawson Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lawson Road
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Continue on Old Turnpike Road
9.8 mi · 17 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Turn right onto Quinebaug Road
43 m · 3 sec · Quinebaug Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Quinebaug Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Quinebaug.
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 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston
26.8 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hartford and Partly Sunny near Quinebaug.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Quinebaug?
The road trip is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Tolland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Hartford and 23.6 miles from Quinebaug.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.55 one way or $13.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hartford and Partly Sunny near Quinebaug.
Stop Ideas Near Tolland
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 Tolland.
Windsor Locks
Windsor station
Hartford Union Station
Springfield Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Quinebaug. Straight-line distance: 41.87 mi (67.38 km).
#1 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Quinebaug
Village in the United States
| Population | 1,133 |
| Coordinates | 42.0237100, -71.9498000 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Quinebaug (-71.9498, 42.02371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.06 | $16.13 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.96 | $19.91 |
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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