How far is Hartford, CT from South Windham, CT?

The driving distance from Hartford, CT to South Windham, CT is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
32.5 mi
00h 47m
Flight
27.17 mi
43.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.17 mi
Kilometers
43.73 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.5 mi
Kilometers
52.31 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Windham
Sat, Apr 18, 10:39 AM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Sat, Apr 18, 11:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-18T09:51
Arrive South Windham
Sat, Apr 18, 10:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bolton
CT

Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

From Hartford
16.2 mi
00h 23m
To South Windham
16.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Saturday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
South Windham Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Saturday
Using South Woodstock as the closest live forecast in the Windham County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and South Windham.

  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

    921 ft · 21 sec · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 84

    1193 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 384 East: Providence

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Middletown Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Middletown Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 32: Stafford Springs, Willimantic

    1147 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    138 m · 13 sec · West Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Valley Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Valley Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    750 ft · 17 sec · Jackson Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Street

    643 ft · 17 sec · South Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    1514 ft · 37 sec · Pleasant Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Windham Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Windham Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    95 m · 16 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    15 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 384 East
19.7 mi · 61%
I 84
4.98 mi · 15%
Windham Road
2.79 mi · 9%
Middletown Road
1.8 mi · 6%
Valley Street
1.31 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 23m from Hartford
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hartford and Mostly Cloudy near South Windham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hartford to South Windham?

The road trip is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Hartford and 16.3 miles from South Windham.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hartford and Mostly Cloudy near South Windham.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bolton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Windsor station

20 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

21 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor Locks

23 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

31 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and South Windham. Straight-line distance: 27.17 mi (43.73 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

The capital of Connecticut.

Population121,535
Coordinates41.7637100, -72.6850900
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
South Windham

#2 South Windham

Village in the United States

Population1,421
Coordinates41.6795400, -72.1703600
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-72.68509, 41.76371)
End: South Windham (-72.17036, 41.67954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.34 L · about $4.54
Round trip
$9.07
2.3 gal · 8.68 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.54 $9.07
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.13 $10.25
Premium $4.86 $5.59 $11.17
Diesel $6.00 $6.90 $13.79

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and South Windham. The current time is 09:51:12.

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.