How far is Monroe, CT from West Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Monroe, CT to West Hartford, CT is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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.
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and West Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and West Hartford.
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Start on Fan Hill Road
117 m · 11 sec · Fan Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Monroe Turnpike
1213 ft · 25 sec · Monroe Turnpike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shelton Road
66 m · 5 sec · Shelton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Shelton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Shelton Road
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Continue on Leavenworth Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Leavenworth Road
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Continue on Howe Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Howe Avenue
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1620 ft · 41 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Thompson Place
80 m · 17 sec · Thompson Place
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Turn left onto Elizabeth Street
2427 ft · 49 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Continue on Seymour Avenue
1245 ft · 28 sec · Seymour Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward CT 8 North: Waterbury
540 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Waterbury
786 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
34 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Waterbury Road
551 ft · 11 sec · Waterbury Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2823 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Baldwin Street
2115 ft · 50 sec · Baldwin Street
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Turn right onto Pearl Lake Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Pearl Lake Road
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Continue on Harpers Ferry Road
1604 ft · 35 sec · Harpers Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Reidville Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Reidville Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 84 East: Hartford
1087 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 10: Queen Street
1617 ft · 49 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Queen Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Queen Street
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Continue on East Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
84 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Farmington Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Farmington Avenue
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Turn slight right
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn left 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 Monroe 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 8 North
Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Monroe and 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 Monroe to West Hartford?
The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Monroe and 26.7 miles from West Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.14 one way or $14.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Monroe and Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Waterbury
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 Waterbury.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and West Hartford. Straight-line distance: 38.2 mi (61.48 km).
#1 Monroe
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 19,328 |
| Coordinates | 41.3326000, -73.2073400 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| 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: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.07 | $16.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.79 | $17.59 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.85 | $21.71 |
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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