How far is Hartford, CT from Westbrook, CT?

The driving distance from Hartford, CT to Westbrook, CT is about 41.6 miles (67 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
41.61 mi
00h 56m
Flight
35.26 mi
56.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.26 mi
Kilometers
56.74 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.61 mi
Kilometers
66.96 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westbrook
Tue, May 5, 3:10 AM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Tue, May 5, 4:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-05-05T02:13
Arrive Westbrook
Tue, May 5, 3:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Higganum
CT

Village in the United States

From Hartford
20.8 mi
00h 28m
To Westbrook
20.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
73°F
Tuesday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph S
Destination
Westbrook Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Tuesday
Using East Haddam as the closest live forecast in the Middlesex County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Westbrook.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Westbrook.

  1. 1

    Start on Armory Road

    34 m · 15 sec · Armory Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Capitol Avenue

    2372 ft · 59 sec · Capitol Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hudson Street

    157 m · 16 sec · Hudson Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pulaski Circle

    12 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Bradley International Airport, Springfield, New Haven

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward CT 9 South: Middletown, Old Saybrook

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    23.4 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 154: Middlesex Turnpike

    2129 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Middlesex Turnpike

    2664 ft · 53 sec · Middlesex Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Deep River Road

    119 m · 8 sec · Deep River Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Westbrook Road

    601 ft · 12 sec · Westbrook Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Westbrook Road

    49 m · 6 sec · Westbrook Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Westbrook Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Westbrook Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Westbrook Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Essex Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Essex Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Westbrook Place

    111 m · 18 sec · Westbrook Place

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Boston Post Road

    58 m · 3 sec · Boston Post Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boston Post Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Westbrook.

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 9 South
24.3 mi · 58%
Bradley International Airport
10.4 mi · 25%
Essex Road
2.94 mi · 7%
Westbrook Road
2.29 mi · 6%
Middlesex Turnpike
0.5 mi · 1%
Capitol Avenue
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 9 South

Merge slight right

23.4 mi · 00h 28m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
35.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Higganum
00h 28m from Hartford
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hartford and Mostly Sunny near Westbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Westbrook?

The road trip is about 41.6 miles (67 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Higganum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Hartford and 20.8 miles from Westbrook.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hartford and Mostly Sunny near Westbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Higganum

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Higganum, 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 Higganum.

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

21 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

23 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Wallingford station

23 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

27 mi away
455 Boston Post Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Westbrook. Straight-line distance: 35.26 mi (56.74 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

The capital of Connecticut.

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

#2 Westbrook

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population6,842
Coordinates41.2853800, -72.4475900
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-72.68509, 41.76371)
End: Westbrook (-72.44759, 41.28538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.56 L · about $5.80
Round trip
$11.60
2.94 gal · 11.12 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.80 $11.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.55 $13.10
Premium $4.86 $7.14 $14.28
Diesel $6.00 $8.82 $17.63

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and Westbrook. The current time is 02:13:30.

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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.