How far is Hartford, CT from Willimantic, CT?

The driving distance from Hartford, CT to Willimantic, CT is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.28 mi
00h 42m
Flight
24.86 mi
40.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.86 mi
Kilometers
40.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.28 mi
Kilometers
47.12 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Willimantic
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-23T00:02
Arrive Willimantic
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hartford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Bolton
CT

Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

From Hartford
14.6 mi
00h 21m
To Willimantic
14.7 mi
00h 21m

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 384 East: Providence

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Middletown Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Middletown Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 32: Stafford Springs, Willimantic

    1147 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    138 m · 13 sec · West Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Valley Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Valley Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    750 ft · 22 sec · Jackson Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    59 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    44 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 384 East
19.7 mi · 67%
I 84
4.98 mi · 17%
Middletown Road
1.8 mi · 6%
Valley Street
1.31 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.77 mi · 3%
CT 32
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 384 East

Continue straight

11.1 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 21m from Hartford
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
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Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Hartford and 14.7 miles from Willimantic.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.06 one way or $8.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Windsor station

20 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

21 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor Locks

23 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

31 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Willimantic. Straight-line distance: 24.86 mi (40.01 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

The capital of Connecticut.

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

#2 Willimantic

Town in the U.

Population17,737
Coordinates41.7106500, -72.2081300
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-72.68509, 41.76371)
End: Willimantic (-72.20813, 41.71065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.91 L · about $4.06
Round trip
$8.13
2.06 gal · 7.82 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.06 $8.13
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.59 $9.18
Premium $4.86 $5.00 $10.01
Diesel $6.00 $6.18 $12.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and Willimantic. The current time is 00:02:49.

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.