How far is Harwinton, CT from West Hartford, CT?

The driving distance from Harwinton, CT to West Hartford, CT is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
19.77 mi
00h 36m
Flight
16.39 mi
26.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.39 mi
Kilometers
26.38 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.77 mi
Kilometers
31.81 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Hartford
Thu, Apr 23, 8:12 AM EDT
Return by in Harwinton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harwinton
2026-04-23T07:35
Arrive West Hartford
Thu, Apr 23, 8:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Harwinton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Burlington
CT

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

From Harwinton
9.9 mi
00h 18m
To West Hartford
9.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harwinton and West Hartford.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    27 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Burlington Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Burlington Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Spielman Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Spielman Highway

  5. 5

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

    1.5 km · 1 min · Canton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Collinsville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Collinsville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    3109 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Farmington Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Dale Street

    141 m · 24 sec · Dale Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Brace Road

    1058 ft · 35 sec · Brace Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    88 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spielman Highway
5.16 mi · 26%
Farmington Avenue
4.72 mi · 24%
Burlington Road
2.53 mi · 13%
Collinsville Road
1.07 mi · 5%
Canton Road
0.95 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Spielman Highway

Continue on Spielman Highway

5.16 mi · 00h 09m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
16.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burlington
00h 18m from Harwinton
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Harwinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harwinton to West Hartford?

The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Harwinton and 9.9 miles from West Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Harwinton is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Burlington

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

22 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

23 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

28 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

29 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harwinton and West Hartford. Straight-line distance: 16.39 mi (26.38 km).

Harwinton

#1 Harwinton

Town in Connecticut

Population5,400
Coordinates41.7712100, -73.0598300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
West Hartford

#2 West Hartford

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population62,868
Coordinates41.7620400, -72.7420400
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.059822, 41.771177)
End: North Main Street (-72.742084, 41.762062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.64 L · about $2.76
Round trip
$5.52
1.4 gal · 5.28 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.76 $5.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.12 $6.24
Premium $4.86 $3.40 $6.80
Diesel $6.00 $4.20 $8.40

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 Harwinton and West Hartford. The current time is 07:35:49.

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.