How far is Noank, CT from Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Noank, CT to Hartford, CT is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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 01h 05m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Noank and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Noank and Hartford.
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Start on Elm Street
1254 ft · 32 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Brook Street
2065 ft · 1 min · Brook Street
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Turn right onto Groton Long Point Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Groton Long Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fort Hill Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Fort Hill Road
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Continue on Poquonnock Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Poquonnock Road
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Continue on Long Hill Road
1.6 mi · 3 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
24.5 mi · 30 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 Noank 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 11 North
Merge slight right
24.5 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Noank and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Noank to Hartford?
The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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 26.9 miles from Noank and 28 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.4 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.65 one way or $15.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Noank and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near 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 Noank and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 46.86 mi (75.42 km).
#1 Noank
Census designated place
| Population | 1,796 |
| Coordinates | 41.3278800, -71.9906300 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $7.65 | $15.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.65 | $17.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.42 | $18.85 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.63 | $23.27 |
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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