How far is Old Saybrook, CT from West Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Old Saybrook, CT to West Hartford, CT is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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.
A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Old Saybrook and West Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Saybrook and West 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
32.2 mi · 39 min
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East: Hartford
2999 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Elmwood
1576 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Pelham Road
110 m · 15 sec · Pelham Road
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Turn right onto LaSalle Road
1474 ft · 52 sec · LaSalle Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Farmington Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Farmington Avenue
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Turn right 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 Old Saybrook 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 9 North
Merge slight left
32.2 mi · 00h 39m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Old Saybrook to West Hartford?
The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Old Saybrook and 22.9 miles from West Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.35 one way or $12.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Middletown
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 Middletown.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Old Saybrook and West Hartford. Straight-line distance: 37.6 mi (60.51 km).
#1 Old Saybrook
Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA
| Population | 9,983 |
| Coordinates | 41.2917700, -72.3762000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.66 | $19.31 |
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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