How far is Hartford, CT from Scotland, CT?
The driving distance from Hartford, CT to Scotland, CT is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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Halfway Point
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Rural town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Scotland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Scotland.
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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 right to continue on I 384 East: Providence
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto Middletown Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Middletown Road
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 195: University of Connecticut, Storrs
1173 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on South Frontage Road
1.3 km · 2 min · South Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Storrs Road
787 ft · 13 sec · Storrs Road
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Continue on Jackson Street
2559 ft · 46 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Ash Street
2678 ft · 2 min · Ash Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
30 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1137 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Bricktop Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Bricktop Road
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Continue on Brick Top Road
977 ft · 28 sec · Brick Top Road
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Continue on Bricktop Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Bricktop Road
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Continue on North Road
1.3 km · 2 min · North Road
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Turn left onto Scotland Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Scotland Road
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Continue on Huntington Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Huntington Road
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Turn sharp right onto Center Street
7 m · 1 sec · Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Scotland.
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 384 East
Continue straight
11.1 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hartford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Scotland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Scotland?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Hartford and 18.5 miles from Scotland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hartford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Scotland.
Stop Ideas Near Andover
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Scotland. Straight-line distance: 31.45 mi (50.61 km).
#1 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scotland
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 1,664 |
| Coordinates | 41.6984300, -72.0814600 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scotland (-72.08146, 41.69843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.36 | $12.73 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.86 | $15.71 |
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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