How far is North Branford, CT from Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from North Branford, CT to Hartford, CT is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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 00h 45m.
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 most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Branford and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Branford and Hartford.
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Start on the route
31 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Foxon Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Foxon Road
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Turn right onto Forest Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Forest Road
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Turn slight right onto Middletown Avenue
718 ft · 27 sec · Middletown Avenue
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Turn left onto Clintonville Road
1478 ft · 30 sec · Clintonville Road
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Turn right onto Woodhouse Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · Woodhouse Avenue
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Turn right onto South Airline Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Airline Road
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Turn right onto East Center Street
710 ft · 22 sec · East Center Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 91 North: Hartford
1192 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North
1496 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right
13.6 mi · 17 min
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Continue on Berlin Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Continue on Maple Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Maple Avenue
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
117 m · 16 sec · Capitol Avenue
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Turn left 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 North Branford 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 15 North
Merge slight right
13.6 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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving North Branford 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 North Branford to Hartford?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from North Branford and 19.4 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around North Branford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Meriden
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 Meriden.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Branford and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 30.43 mi (48.97 km).
#1 North Branford
City in Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 14,066 |
| Coordinates | 41.3276000, -72.7673200 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.68 | $15.35 |
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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