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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.1 mi
01h 07m
Flight
39.26 mi
63.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.26 mi
Kilometers
63.18 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.1 mi
Kilometers
77.41 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Woodstock
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00 AM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Sat, Apr 18, 12:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-18T09:53
Arrive South Woodstock
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
Stafford Springs
CT

City in the United States of America

From Hartford
24 mi
00h 33m
To South Woodstock
24.1 mi
00h 33m

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
67°F
Saturday

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 Woodstock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

    26.8 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 190: Union

    1056 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Buckley Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Buckley Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bigelow Hollow Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Bigelow Hollow Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Lawson Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawson Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Old Turnpike Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Route 169

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Route 169

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Stone Bridge Road

    83 m · 12 sec · Stone Bridge Road

  15. 15

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
26.8 mi · 56%
Old Turnpike Road
6.33 mi · 13%
I 84
4.98 mi · 10%
Route 169
4.39 mi · 9%
Bigelow Hollow Road
2.28 mi · 5%
Buckley Highway
1.91 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
39.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stafford Springs
00h 33m from Hartford
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stafford Springs, 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 Stafford Springs.

RAIL

Windsor Locks

27 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

29 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Windsor station

30 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

38 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and South Woodstock. Straight-line distance: 39.26 mi (63.18 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

The capital of Connecticut.

Population121,535
Coordinates41.7637100, -72.6850900
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
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#2 South Woodstock

Village and census-designated place in Woodstock, Windham County, Connecticut, United States

Population1,291
Coordinates41.9389900, -71.9595200
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-72.68509, 41.76371)
End: South Woodstock (-71.95952, 41.93899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.43 L · about $6.71
Round trip
$13.41
3.4 gal · 12.86 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and South Woodstock. The current time is 09:53:11.

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.