How far is Hartford, CT from Voluntown, CT?
The driving distance from Hartford, CT to Voluntown, CT is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (71 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Voluntown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Voluntown.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 East: Norwich
1092 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight right
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right
19.3 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 395 North: Providence
1070 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 164, CT 138: Preston City, Pachaug
1287 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Griswold Expressway
1946 ft · 43 sec · Griswold Expressway
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Turn right onto Voluntown Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · Voluntown Road
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Continue on Main Street
1522 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Lillibridge Avenue
1111 ft · 49 sec · Lillibridge Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lillibridge Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Voluntown.
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.
CT 2 East
Keep slight right
19.3 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hartford and Rain Showers Likely near Voluntown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Voluntown?
The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.7 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?
Colchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from Hartford and 26.7 miles from Voluntown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.1 miles (71 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.42 one way or $14.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hartford and Rain Showers Likely near Voluntown.
Stop Ideas Near Colchester
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 Colchester.
Old Saybrook station
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Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Voluntown. Straight-line distance: 44.12 mi (71 km).
#1 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Voluntown
City in New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 2,500 |
| Coordinates | 41.5706500, -71.8703500 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Voluntown (-71.87035, 41.57065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.13 | $18.27 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.27 | $22.55 |
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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