How far is Pawcatuck, CT from West Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Pawcatuck, CT to West Hartford, CT is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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 01h 25m.
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.
Town in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pawcatuck and West Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pawcatuck and West Hartford.
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Start on Liberty Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Liberty Street
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Continue on Norwich-Westerly Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Norwich-Westerly Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Norwich-Westerly Road
79 m · 3 sec · Norwich-Westerly Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Norwich-Westerly Road
13 mi · 18 min · Norwich-Westerly Road
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Continue on Stonington Road
2067 ft · 52 sec · Stonington Road
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Franklin Street
2 m · 1 sec · Franklin Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Street
45 m · 7 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Bath Street
119 m · 10 sec · Bath Street
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Continue on Broadway
1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2656 ft · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Willimantic, Hartford
37.3 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West, I 91 North
2938 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Asylum Street
645 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Spring Street
113 m · 14 sec · Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
60 m · 3 sec · Asylum Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Farmington Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · 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 Pawcatuck 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 2 West
Turn left onto CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Willimantic, Hartford
37.3 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Mostly Sunny near Pawcatuck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pawcatuck to West Hartford?
The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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 31.2 miles from Pawcatuck and 31.3 miles from West Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.68 one way or $17.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Pawcatuck is Mostly Sunny.
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 Pawcatuck and West Hartford. Straight-line distance: 53.95 mi (86.83 km).
#1 Pawcatuck
City in Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 5,624 |
| Coordinates | 41.3773200, -71.8336800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: West Hartford (-72.74204, 41.76204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.81 | $19.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.69 | $21.38 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.19 | $26.39 |
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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