How far is Hartford, CT from Southington, CT?
The driving distance from Hartford, CT to Southington, CT is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Southington.
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Start on Armory Road
34 m · 15 sec · Armory Road
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Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
101 m · 11 sec · Capitol Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 West: Waterbury
2354 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
11.8 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 10: Queen Street
1524 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Queen Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Queen Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Meriden Avenue
12 m · 1 sec · Meriden Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Meriden Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Southington.
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.
I 84 West
Merge slight right
11.8 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Hartford and Sunny near Southington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Southington?
The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Hartford and 9.3 miles from Southington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hartford and Sunny near Southington.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
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 Farmington.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Southington. Straight-line distance: 15.24 mi (24.52 km).
#1 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Southington
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 43,829 |
| Coordinates | 41.5964900, -72.8776000 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meriden Avenue (-72.877547, 41.596575)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.90 | $5.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
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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