How far is Hartford, CT from Thompson, CT?
The driving distance from Hartford, CT to Thompson, CT is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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 Thompson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Thompson.
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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 onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Yankee Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Yankee Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Yankee Expressway
1 km · 58 sec · Yankee Expressway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
14.4 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 195: Tolland, Mansfield
1450 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Merrow Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Merrow Road
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Continue on Tolland Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Tolland Turnpike
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Continue on Storrs Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Storrs Road
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Turn left onto Middle Turnpike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Middle Turnpike
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Continue on Boston Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Boston Turnpike
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Continue on Squaw Hollow Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Squaw Hollow Road
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Continue on Pompey Hollow Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pompey Hollow Road
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Continue on Ashford Center Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Ashford Center Road
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Continue on Hartford Turnpike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hartford Turnpike
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Turn left onto Eastford Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Eastford Road
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Turn right onto Boston Turnpike
2 mi · 4 min · Boston Turnpike
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Continue on Brayman Hollow Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Brayman Hollow Road
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Turn slight left onto Deerfield Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Deerfield Road
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Continue on Putnam Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Putnam Road
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Continue on Pomfret Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Pomfret Street
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Continue on Front Street
912 ft · 18 sec · Front Street
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Continue on School Street
3067 ft · 58 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Mechanics Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Mechanics Street
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Continue on Riverside Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto Thompson Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Thompson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Thompson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Thompson.
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.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
14.4 mi · 00h 17m
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 Sunny near Thompson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Thompson?
The road trip is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Storrs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Hartford and 25.7 miles from Thompson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.14 one way or $14.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hartford and Mostly Sunny near Thompson.
Stop Ideas Near Storrs
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 Storrs.
Windsor Locks
Windsor station
Hartford Union Station
Springfield Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Thompson. Straight-line distance: 44.42 mi (71.48 km).
#1 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thompson
Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 9,371 |
| Coordinates | 41.9587100, -71.8625700 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thompson (-71.86257, 41.95871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.07 | $16.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.79 | $17.59 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.85 | $21.71 |
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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