How far is Hartford, CT from South Woodstock, CT?
The driving distance from Hartford, CT to South Woodstock, CT is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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 07m.
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.
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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 South Woodstock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and South Woodstock.
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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
6.3 mi · 11 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Turn right onto Route 169
4.4 mi · 8 min · Route 169
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Turn left onto Stone Bridge Road
83 m · 12 sec · Stone Bridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stone Bridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and South Woodstock.
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 Mostly Cloudy near South Woodstock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to South Woodstock?
The road trip is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Stafford Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Hartford and 24.1 miles from South Woodstock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.71 one way or $13.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hartford and Mostly Cloudy near South Woodstock.
Stop Ideas Near Stafford Springs
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 Stafford Springs.
Windsor Locks
Springfield Union Station
Windsor station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and South Woodstock. Straight-line distance: 39.26 mi (63.18 km).
#1 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Woodstock
Village and census-designated place in Woodstock, Windham County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 1,291 |
| Coordinates | 41.9389900, -71.9595200 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Woodstock (-71.95952, 41.93899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.71 | $13.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.58 | $15.15 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.26 | $16.52 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.19 | $20.39 |
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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