How far is Hartford, CT from West Simsbury, CT?
The driving distance from Hartford, CT to West Simsbury, CT is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 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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Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and West Simsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and West Simsbury.
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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
1773 ft · 41 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Cogswell Street
808 ft · 20 sec · Cogswell Street
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Turn left onto Garden Street
2839 ft · 1 min · Garden Street
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Turn left onto Albany Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Albany Avenue
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Turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Bloomfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Simsbury Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Simsbury Road
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Continue on Hartford Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Hartford Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hopmeadow Street
1343 ft · 39 sec · Hopmeadow Street
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Turn left onto Stratton Brook Road
2.6 mi · 7 min · Stratton Brook Road
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Turn left onto Farms Village Road
1812 ft · 52 sec · Farms Village Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farms Village Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and West Simsbury.
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.
Simsbury Road
Turn left onto Simsbury Road
4.61 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hartford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Simsbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to West Simsbury?
The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 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?
Bloomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Hartford and 6.5 miles from West Simsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 $1.81 one way or $3.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hartford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Simsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and West Simsbury. Straight-line distance: 11.69 mi (18.81 km).
#1 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Simsbury
Census designated place
| Population | 2,447 |
| Coordinates | 41.8731500, -72.8581500 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Simsbury (-72.85815, 41.87315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.81 | $3.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.23 | $4.47 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
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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