How far is Madison, CT from Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Madison, CT to Hartford, CT is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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.
A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Hartford.
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Start on the route
42 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
37 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Boston Post Road
51 m · 9 sec · Boston Post Road
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Turn right onto Durham Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Durham Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Durham Road
105 m · 6 sec · Durham Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Durham Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Durham Road
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Continue on North Madison Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Madison Road
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
6.4 mi · 13 min · Main Street
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Turn right
1992 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 9 North, CT 17 North: Portland, New Britain
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Hartford
3056 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Capitol Area
1.3 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Pulaski Circle
562 ft · 9 sec · Hudson Street
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Exit the rotary onto Hudson Street
150 m · 17 sec · Hudson Street
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Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
2372 ft · 54 sec · Capitol Avenue
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Turn right onto Armory Road
34 m · 9 sec · Armory Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Armory Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and 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.
I 91 North
Merge slight left
9.73 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Madison and Sunny near Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Hartford?
The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Madison and 20.3 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madison and Sunny near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Middletown
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 Middletown.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 33.75 mi (54.32 km).
#1 Madison
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 17,924 |
| Coordinates | 41.2795400, -72.5984300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Armory Road (-72.685307, 41.763718)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.40 | $16.79 |
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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