How far is Hartford, CT from Roxbury, CT?
The driving distance from Hartford, CT to Roxbury, CT is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65 miles (104.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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 37m.
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Halfway Point
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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 Roxbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Roxbury.
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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 · 16 sec · Capitol Avenue
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Berlin Turnpike
11 mi · 15 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Continue on North Broad Street
30.3 mi · 38 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on Merritt Parkway
27.9 mi · 36 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 104: Long Ridge Road
1285 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Long Ridge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Long Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Roxbury Road
32 m · 5 sec · Roxbury Road
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Continue on Roxbury Road
63 m · 6 sec · Roxbury Road
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Turn right
27 m · 6 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 Roxbury.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Broad Street
Continue on North Broad Street
30.3 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hartford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Roxbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Roxbury?
The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Hartford and 36.7 miles from Roxbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65 miles (104.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hartford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Roxbury.
Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge
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 Woodbridge.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Roxbury. Straight-line distance: 65.02 mi (104.64 km).
#1 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roxbury
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 2,150 |
| Coordinates | 41.0892600, -73.5604000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roxbury (-73.5604, 41.08926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.54 | $23.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.58 | $25.16 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.53 | $31.06 |
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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