How far is Hartford, CT from Stafford Springs, CT?
The driving distance from Hartford, CT to Stafford Springs, CT is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Stafford Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Stafford Springs.
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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
18.9 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 32: Stafford Springs
1178 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto River Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Main Street
8 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
33 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
59 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Stafford Springs.
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 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston
18.9 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hartford and Partly Sunny near Stafford Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Stafford Springs?
The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Hartford and 14.4 miles from Stafford Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.98 one way or $7.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hartford and Partly Sunny near Stafford Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Vernon
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 Vernon.
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Hartford Union Station
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Stafford Springs. Straight-line distance: 23.69 mi (38.13 km).
#1 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stafford Springs
City in the United States of America
| Population | 4,988 |
| Coordinates | 41.9542600, -72.3023000 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stafford Springs (-72.3023, 41.95426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.06 | $12.11 |
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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