How far is Hartford, CT from Tolland, CT?
The driving distance from Hartford, CT to Tolland, CT is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Tolland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Tolland.
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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
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 195: Tolland, Mansfield
1450 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Merrow Road
2984 ft · 59 sec · Merrow Road
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Continue on Tolland Green
1186 ft · 29 sec · Tolland Green
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Continue on Tolland Green
43 m · 6 sec · Tolland Green
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tolland Green
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Tolland.
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
14.4 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hartford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tolland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Tolland?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 10.4 miles from Hartford and 10.4 miles from Tolland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hartford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tolland.
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 Tolland. Straight-line distance: 17.91 mi (28.83 km).
#1 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tolland
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 14,567 |
| Coordinates | 41.8714900, -72.3686900 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tolland (-72.36869, 41.87149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.25 | $6.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.55 | $7.09 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
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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