How far is Killingworth, CT from West Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Killingworth, CT to West Hartford, CT is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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 Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killingworth and West Hartford.
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Start on the route
51 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
43 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Deep River Road
148 m · 9 sec · Deep River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Higganum Road
23 m · 1 sec · Higganum Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Higganum Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Higganum Road
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Continue on Killingworth Road
4 mi · 7 min · Killingworth Road
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Take the ramp right toward CT 9 North
2174 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East: Hartford
2999 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Elmwood
1576 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Pelham Road
110 m · 15 sec · Pelham Road
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Turn right onto LaSalle Road
1474 ft · 52 sec · LaSalle Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Farmington Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Farmington Avenue
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Turn right onto Dale Street
141 m · 24 sec · Dale Street
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Turn right onto Brace Road
1058 ft · 35 sec · Brace Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
88 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Killingworth and West Hartford.
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.
CT 9 North
Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Killingworth and Partly Sunny near West Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Killingworth to West Hartford?
The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Cromwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Killingworth and 18.7 miles from West Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Killingworth and Partly Sunny near West Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Cromwell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cromwell.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Killingworth and West Hartford. Straight-line distance: 29.39 mi (47.3 km).
#1 Killingworth
Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 6,340 |
| Coordinates | 41.3581500, -72.5637000 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Hartford
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 62,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.7620400, -72.7420400 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-72.742084, 41.762062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.36 | $12.73 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.86 | $15.71 |
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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