How far is Old Saybrook, CT from Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Old Saybrook, CT to Hartford, CT is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Old Saybrook and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Saybrook and Hartford.
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Start on Main Street
2061 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Boston Post Road
2229 ft · 42 sec · Boston Post Road
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Continue on Middlesex Turnpike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Middlesex Turnpike
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Take the ramp left toward CT 9 North: Middletown
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
27.2 mi · 33 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 Old Saybrook 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 9 North
Merge slight left
27.2 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Old Saybrook and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Old Saybrook to Hartford?
The road trip is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Higganum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Old Saybrook and 20.9 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Old Saybrook and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Higganum
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 Higganum.
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Wallingford station
Old Saybrook station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Old Saybrook and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 36.31 mi (58.44 km).
#1 Old Saybrook
Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA
| Population | 9,983 |
| Coordinates | 41.2917700, -72.3762000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.82 | $17.63 |
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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