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

The driving distance from Pomfret, CT to West Hartford, CT is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
47.15 mi
00h 58m
Flight
41.21 mi
66.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.21 mi
Kilometers
66.32 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.15 mi
Kilometers
75.88 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Hartford
Sat, May 2, 2:05 PM EDT
Return by in Pomfret
Sat, May 2, 3:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pomfret
2026-05-02T13:06
Arrive West Hartford
Sat, May 2, 2:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pomfret
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
Coventry Lake
CT

Census designated place

From Pomfret
22.5 mi
00h 29m
To West Hartford
24.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Pomfret Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Saturday
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W
Destination
West Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Saturday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Deerfield Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Deerfield Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Brayman Hollow Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Brayman Hollow Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Boston Turnpike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Eastford Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Eastford Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hartford Turnpike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hartford Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Ashford Center Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Ashford Center Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Pompey Hollow Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pompey Hollow Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Squaw Hollow Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Squaw Hollow Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Boston Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Middle Turnpike

    5 mi · 8 min · Middle Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Boston Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    2856 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Asylum Street

    645 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Spring Street

    113 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue

    60 m · 3 sec · Asylum Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Farmington Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Farmington Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Dale Street

    141 m · 24 sec · Dale Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Brace Road

    1058 ft · 35 sec · Brace Road

  23. 23

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

    88 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boston Turnpike
23.6 mi · 50%
Middle Turnpike
4.98 mi · 11%
Brayman Hollow Road
3.69 mi · 8%
Farmington Avenue
3.18 mi · 7%
Ashford Center Road
2.75 mi · 6%
Squaw Hollow Road
2.27 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Boston Turnpike

Continue straight

8.49 mi · 00h 10m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
41.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coventry Lake
00h 29m from Pomfret
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pomfret and Partly Sunny near West Hartford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Coventry Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Pomfret and 24.7 miles from West Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 41.2 miles (66.3 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.55 one way or $13.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pomfret and Partly Sunny near West Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Coventry Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Coventry Lake, 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 Coventry Lake.

RAIL

Windsor station

27 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

29 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

29 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

39 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pomfret and West Hartford. Straight-line distance: 41.21 mi (66.32 km).

Pomfret

#1 Pomfret

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population4,196
Coordinates41.8976000, -71.9625700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
West Hartford

#2 West Hartford

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population62,868
Coordinates41.7620400, -72.7420400
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.962626, 41.897569)
End: North Main Street (-72.742084, 41.762062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.3 L · about $6.55
Round trip
$13.10
3.32 gal · 12.6 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.55 $13.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.40 $14.80
Premium $4.86 $8.06 $16.13
Diesel $6.00 $9.96 $19.91

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Pomfret and West Hartford. The current time is 13:06:17.

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.