How far is Long Hill, CT from West Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Long Hill, CT to West Hartford, CT is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Hill and West Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Hill and West Hartford.
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Start on Drozdyk Drive
1972 ft · 59 sec · Drozdyk Drive
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Turn right onto Long Hill Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Long Hill Road
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Continue on Route 12
117 m · 8 sec · Route 12
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Take the exit slight right
2997 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 85: Broad Street, Waterford
1265 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Hartford Turnpike
4.3 mi · 8 min · Hartford Turnpike
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Continue on Hartford-New London Turnpike
3.1 mi · 5 min · Hartford-New London Turnpike
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Continue on New London Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · New London Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Haddam Road
51 m · 2 sec · East Haddam Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Haddam Road
1.6 km · 1 min · East Haddam Road
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Take the exit right toward CT 11 North: Colchester, Hartford
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Merge slight right
23.5 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West, I 91 North
2938 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Asylum Street
645 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Spring Street
113 m · 14 sec · Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
60 m · 3 sec · Asylum Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Farmington Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · 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 Long Hill 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 11 North
Merge slight right
23.5 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Long Hill and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Hill to West Hartford?
The road trip is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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 26.7 miles from Long Hill and 26.8 miles from West Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.46 one way or $14.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Long Hill and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Colchester
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 Colchester.
Old Saybrook station
New London Union Station
Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Hill and West Hartford. Straight-line distance: 45.46 mi (73.16 km).
#1 Long Hill
Census designated place
| Population | 4,205 |
| Coordinates | 41.3539900, -72.0523000 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: West Hartford (-72.74204, 41.76204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.46 | $14.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.42 | $16.85 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.18 | $18.36 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.33 | $22.67 |
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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