How far is Hartford, CT from Trumbull, CT?
The driving distance from Hartford, CT to Trumbull, CT is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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 07m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Trumbull.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Trumbull.
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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 · 16 sec · Capitol Avenue
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Berlin Turnpike
11 mi · 15 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Continue on North Broad Street
30.3 mi · 38 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on Merritt Parkway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 127: Trumbull
1106 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto White Plains Road
1.5 km · 2 min · White Plains Road
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Turn left onto Reservoir Avenue
652 ft · 15 sec · Reservoir Avenue
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Turn right onto Geraldine Place
81 m · 13 sec · Geraldine Place
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Turn right onto Geraldine Circle
563 ft · 26 sec · Geraldine Circle
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Turn right onto Lawrence Road
27 m · 9 sec · Lawrence Road
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Turn left onto Suzanne Circle
694 ft · 32 sec · Suzanne Circle
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Turn right onto Moorland Road
110 m · 16 sec · Moorland Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Moorland Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Trumbull.
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.
North Broad Street
Continue on North Broad Street
30.3 mi · 00h 38m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Trumbull?
The road trip is about 50.4 miles (81.1 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?
Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Hartford and 25.2 miles from Trumbull.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.02 one way or $14.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Wallingford
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 Wallingford.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Trumbull. Straight-line distance: 44.79 mi (72.09 km).
#1 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trumbull
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 35,438 |
| Coordinates | 41.2428700, -73.2006700 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trumbull (-73.20067, 41.24287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.93 | $15.87 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.65 | $17.29 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.67 | $21.35 |
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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