How far is Moodus, CT from Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Moodus, CT to Hartford, CT is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (35 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Census designated place
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moodus and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moodus and Hartford.
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Start on East Haddam Moodus Road
83 m · 6 sec · East Haddam Moodus Road
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Continue on Falls Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Falls Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Andrews Road
98 m · 6 sec · Andrews Road
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Continue on Falls Road
1898 ft · 38 sec · Falls Road
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Continue on Westchester Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Westchester Road
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Take the ramp left toward CT 2 West: Hartford
1558 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 25 min
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Continue on State Street
556 ft · 14 sec · State Street
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Continue on American Row
160 m · 18 sec · American Row
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Turn left onto Main Street
1863 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
3000 ft · 1 min · 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 Moodus 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.
CT 2 West
Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Moodus and Partly Sunny near Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moodus to Hartford?
The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Terramuggus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Moodus and 15 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.7 miles (35 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.14 one way or $8.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Moodus and Partly Sunny near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Terramuggus
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 Terramuggus.
Hartford Union Station
Berlin
Windsor station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moodus and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 21.73 mi (34.97 km).
#1 Moodus
Census designated place
| Population | 1,413 |
| Coordinates | 41.5028800, -72.4500900 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.30 | $12.59 |
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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