How far is Hartford, CT from Westport, CT?

The driving distance from Hartford, CT to Westport, CT is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.21 mi
01h 23m
Flight
55.34 mi
89.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.34 mi
Kilometers
89.06 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.21 mi
Kilometers
100.11 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westport
Tue, May 12, 10:13 PM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Tue, May 12, 11:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-05-12T20:50
Arrive Westport
Tue, May 12, 10:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Hamden
CT

Town in Connecticut, US

From Hartford
31.1 mi
00h 41m
To Westport
31.1 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Tuesday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
Westport Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
68°F
Tuesday
Using Norwalk as the closest live forecast in the Fairfield County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Armory Road

    34 m · 15 sec · Armory Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Capitol Avenue

    117 m · 16 sec · Capitol Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Maple Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Berlin Turnpike

    11 mi · 15 min · Berlin Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on North Broad Street

    30.3 mi · 38 min · North Broad Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Merritt Parkway

    16 mi · 21 min · Merritt Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 57: Westport, Weston

    696 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Weston Road

    1073 ft · 24 sec · Weston Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Weston Road

    118 m · 8 sec · Weston Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1546 ft · 33 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Compo Road North

    1.3 km · 1 min · Compo Road North

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Evergreen Avenue

    2423 ft · 49 sec · Evergreen Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue

    764 ft · 19 sec · Myrtle Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Post Road East

    14 m · 1 sec · Post Road East

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Post Road East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Broad Street
30.3 mi · 49%
Merritt Parkway
16 mi · 26%
Berlin Turnpike
11 mi · 18%
Broad Street
1.93 mi · 3%
Maple Avenue
0.82 mi · 1%
Compo Road North
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamden
00h 41m from Hartford
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hartford and Sunny near Westport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Hamden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Hartford and 31.1 miles from Westport.

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

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.68 one way or $17.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hartford and Sunny near Westport.

Stop Ideas Near Hamden

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

18 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

29 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Westport. Straight-line distance: 55.34 mi (89.06 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

The capital of Connecticut.

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

#2 Westport

Town in Connecticut

Population28,444
Coordinates41.1414900, -73.3579000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-72.68509, 41.76371)
End: Westport (-73.3579, 41.14149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.31 L · about $8.68
Round trip
$17.36
4.4 gal · 16.62 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.68 $17.36
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.81 $19.61
Premium $4.86 $10.69 $21.38
Diesel $6.00 $13.19 $26.39

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and Westport. The current time is 20:50:40.

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.