How far is Hartford, CT from Sharon, CT?

The driving distance from Hartford, CT to Sharon, CT is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.06 mi
01h 19m
Flight
41.54 mi
66.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.54 mi
Kilometers
66.85 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.06 mi
Kilometers
80.57 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sharon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 PM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-23T12:13
Arrive Sharon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Torrington
CT

City in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA

From Hartford
25 mi
00h 39m
To Sharon
25.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Sharon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Sharon.

  1. 1

    Start on Armory Road

    34 m · 15 sec · Armory Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Capitol Avenue

    117 m · 11 sec · Capitol Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1773 ft · 41 sec · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Cogswell Street

    808 ft · 20 sec · Cogswell Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Garden Street

    2839 ft · 1 min · Garden Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Albany Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Albany Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Avon Mountain Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Avon Mountain Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Albany Turnpike

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Albany Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Elm Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Migeon Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Migeon Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Goshen Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Goshen Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Torrington Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Torrington Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sharon Turnpike

    20 m · 1 sec · Sharon Turnpike

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Sharon Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Sharon Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Bunker Hill Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bunker Hill Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cemetery Hill Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Cemetery Hill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Furnace Brook Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Furnace Brook Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Kent Road

    594 ft · 10 sec · Kent Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Cornwall Bridge Road

    653 ft · 11 sec · Cornwall Bridge Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Cornwall Bridge Road

    7.7 mi · 14 min · Cornwall Bridge Road

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street

    1108 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on West Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Sharon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albany Turnpike
14.2 mi · 28%
Cornwall Bridge Road
7.77 mi · 16%
Albany Avenue
6.18 mi · 12%
Sharon Turnpike
3.64 mi · 7%
Furnace Brook Road
3.42 mi · 7%
East Main Street
2.68 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Albany Turnpike

Keep slight left

11 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
41.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Torrington
00h 39m from Hartford
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Sharon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Sharon?

The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.6 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?

Torrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Hartford and 25.1 miles from Sharon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 41.6 miles (66.9 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Sharon is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Torrington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Torrington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

Cornwall Town Hall

West Cornwall , CT
16 Pine St, West Cornwall, CT 06796
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,City government office,Park
Bristol City Hall
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Bristol City Hall

Bristol , CT
111 N Main St, Bristol, CT 06010
Rating 4.2/5 18 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Torrington.

RAIL

Berlin

35 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

37 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

39 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Windsor station

40 mi away
41 Central St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Sharon. Straight-line distance: 41.54 mi (66.85 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

The capital of Connecticut.

Population121,535
Coordinates41.7637100, -72.6850900
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Sharon

#2 Sharon

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population2,691
Coordinates41.8792600, -73.4767900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-72.68509, 41.76371)
End: Sharon (-73.47679, 41.87926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.69 L · about $6.98
Round trip
$13.97
3.54 gal · 13.38 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.98 $13.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.89 $15.78
Premium $4.86 $8.60 $17.20
Diesel $6.00 $10.61 $21.23

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and Sharon. The current time is 12:13:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.