How far is Oxford, CT from West Hartford, CT?

The driving distance from Oxford, CT to West Hartford, CT is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.51 mi
00h 46m
Flight
29.81 mi
47.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.81 mi
Kilometers
47.98 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.51 mi
Kilometers
65.19 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Hartford
Wed, Apr 15, 8:11 PM EDT
Return by in Oxford
Wed, Apr 15, 8:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-15T19:25
Arrive West Hartford
Wed, Apr 15, 8:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Southington
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Oxford
18.8 mi
00h 23m
To West Hartford
21.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
West Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Overnight
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oxford and West Hartford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oxford and West Hartford.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Oxford Road

    1090 ft · 28 sec · Oxford Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chestnut Tree Hill Road Extension

    1.4 km · 2 min · Chestnut Tree Hill Road Extension

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Tree Hill Road

    1402 ft · 31 sec · Chestnut Tree Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pines Bridge Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Pines Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Marilyn Avenue

    119 m · 8 sec · Marilyn Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward CT 8 North: Waterbury

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Waterbury

    786 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Waterbury Road

    551 ft · 11 sec · Waterbury Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    2823 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Baldwin Street

    2115 ft · 50 sec · Baldwin Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pearl Lake Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Pearl Lake Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Harpers Ferry Road

    1604 ft · 35 sec · Harpers Ferry Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Reidville Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Reidville Drive

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward I 84 East: Hartford

    1087 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 10: Queen Street

    1617 ft · 49 sec

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right onto Queen Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Queen Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    84 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Farmington Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Farmington Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn slight right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Dale Street

    141 m · 24 sec · Dale Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Brace Road

    1058 ft · 35 sec · Brace Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    88 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford and West Hartford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
10.6 mi · 26%
CT 8 North
5.2 mi · 13%
Main Street
2.7 mi · 7%
South Main Street
2.13 mi · 5%
Farmington Avenue
2.1 mi · 5%
Pines Bridge Road
1.79 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 84 East

Merge slight left

10.4 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southington
00h 23m from Oxford
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Oxford and Mostly Clear near West Hartford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oxford to West Hartford?

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Southington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Oxford and 21.7 miles from West Hartford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Oxford and Mostly Clear near West Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Southington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Southington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southington.

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

10 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Wallingford station

16 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

25 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and West Hartford. Straight-line distance: 29.81 mi (47.98 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population13,250
Coordinates41.4339900, -73.1167800
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
West Hartford

#2 West Hartford

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population62,868
Coordinates41.7620400, -72.7420400
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.116574, 41.433758)
End: North Main Street (-72.742084, 41.762062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.41 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.28
2.86 gal · 10.82 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.64 $11.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.37 $12.75
Premium $4.86 $6.95 $13.89
Diesel $6.00 $8.58 $17.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and West Hartford. The current time is 19:25:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.