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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.23 mi
01h 07m
Flight
44.12 mi
71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.12 mi
Kilometers
71 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.23 mi
Kilometers
85.67 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Voluntown
Sun, Apr 19, 9:23 AM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Sun, Apr 19, 10:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-19T08:16
Arrive Voluntown
Sun, Apr 19, 9:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Colchester
CT

Town in the U.

From Hartford
26.6 mi
00h 33m
To Voluntown
26.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Armory Road

    34 m · 15 sec · Armory Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Capitol Avenue

    117 m · 11 sec · Capitol Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    921 ft · 21 sec · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 84

    1193 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 East: Norwich

    1092 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    19.3 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395 North: Providence

    1070 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 164, CT 138: Preston City, Pachaug

    1287 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Griswold Expressway

    1946 ft · 43 sec · Griswold Expressway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Voluntown Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Voluntown Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1522 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lillibridge Avenue

    1111 ft · 49 sec · Lillibridge Avenue

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 2 East
36.5 mi · 69%
I 395 North
8.2 mi · 15%
Voluntown Road
5.4 mi · 10%
I 84
1.71 mi · 3%
Griswold Expressway
0.37 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colchester
00h 33m from Hartford
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Colchester, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colchester.

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

31 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

32 mi away
27 Water Street
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

33 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

36 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Voluntown. Straight-line distance: 44.12 mi (71 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

The capital of Connecticut.

Population121,535
Coordinates41.7637100, -72.6850900
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Voluntown

#2 Voluntown

City in New London County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population2,500
Coordinates41.5706500, -71.8703500
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-72.68509, 41.76371)
End: Voluntown (-71.87035, 41.57065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.11 L · about $7.42
Round trip
$14.83
3.76 gal · 14.22 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and Voluntown. The current time is 08:16:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.