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

The driving distance from Ledyard, CT to West Hartford, CT is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
55.74 mi
01h 02m
Flight
43.7 mi
70.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.7 mi
Kilometers
70.33 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.74 mi
Kilometers
89.7 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Hartford
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 AM EDT
Return by in Ledyard
Thu, Apr 23, 7:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ledyard
2026-04-23T05:07
Arrive West Hartford
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ledyard
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
Colchester
CT

Town in the U.

From Ledyard
27.2 mi
00h 31m
To West Hartford
28.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ray Holdridge Circle

    20 m · 5 sec · Ray Holdridge Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Colonel Ledyard Highway

    91 m · 12 sec · Colonel Ledyard Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Colonel Ledyard Highway

    2520 ft · 59 sec · Colonel Ledyard Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Stoddards Wharf Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Stoddards Wharf Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Military Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Military Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Hartford

    1447 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    36.2 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West, I 91 North

    2938 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Asylum Street

    645 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Spring Street

    113 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue

    60 m · 3 sec · Asylum Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Farmington Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Farmington Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Dale Street

    141 m · 24 sec · Dale Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Brace Road

    1058 ft · 35 sec · Brace Road

  18. 18

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

    88 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ledyard 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 2 West
36.5 mi · 65%
Military Highway
6.63 mi · 12%
Farmington Avenue
3.18 mi · 6%
Stoddards Wharf Road
2.92 mi · 5%
I 84 West
1.77 mi · 3%
Colonel Ledyard Highway
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 2 West

Merge slight left

36.2 mi · 00h 43m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
43.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colchester
00h 31m from Ledyard
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Ledyard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Colchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Ledyard and 28.5 miles from West Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Ledyard is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Colchester

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

31 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

32 mi away
27 Water Street
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

33 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

36 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ledyard and West Hartford. Straight-line distance: 43.7 mi (70.33 km).

Ledyard

#1 Ledyard

Town of the United States

Population14,579
Coordinates41.4398200, -72.0142400
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
West Hartford

#2 West Hartford

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population62,868
Coordinates41.7620400, -72.7420400
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Ray Holdridge Circle (-72.01433, 41.439781)
End: North Main Street (-72.742084, 41.762062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.45 L · about $7.77
Round trip
$15.54
3.94 gal · 14.9 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.77 $15.54
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.78 $17.56
Premium $4.86 $9.57 $19.14
Diesel $6.00 $11.81 $23.63

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ledyard and West Hartford. The current time is 05:07:14.

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.