How far is Preston City, CT from West Hartford, CT?

The driving distance from Preston City, CT to West Hartford, CT is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
50.06 mi
01h 09m
Flight
42.8 mi
68.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.8 mi
Kilometers
68.88 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.06 mi
Kilometers
80.56 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Hartford
Mon, Apr 13, 7:31 PM EDT
Return by in Preston City
Mon, Apr 13, 8:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Preston City
2026-04-13T18:21
Arrive West Hartford
Mon, Apr 13, 7:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Preston City
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
Colchester
CT

Town in the U.

From Preston City
25 mi
00h 34m
To West Hartford
25 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
West Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
72°F
Monday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Preston City and West Hartford.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jewett City Road

    141 m · 10 sec · Jewett City Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old Shetucket Turnpike

    1539 ft · 33 sec · Old Shetucket Turnpike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Shetucket Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Shetucket Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on Hamilton Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2971 ft · 2 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Franklin Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Franklin Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Street

    45 m · 7 sec · Franklin Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bath Street

    119 m · 10 sec · Bath Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    2656 ft · 2 min · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Willimantic, Hartford

    37.3 mi · 45 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West, I 91 North

    2938 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Asylum Street

    645 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Spring Street

    113 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  17. 17

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

    60 m · 3 sec · Asylum Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Farmington Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Farmington Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Dale Street

    141 m · 24 sec · Dale Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Brace Road

    1058 ft · 35 sec · Brace Road

  21. 21

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

    88 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Preston City 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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 2 West
37.3 mi · 75%
Shetucket Turnpike
3.44 mi · 7%
Farmington Avenue
3.18 mi · 6%
I 84 West
1.77 mi · 4%
Hamilton Avenue
1.26 mi · 3%
Broadway
0.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
42.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colchester
00h 34m from Preston City
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Preston City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near West Hartford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Preston City to West Hartford?

The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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 25 miles from Preston City and 25 miles from West Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Preston City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near West Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Colchester

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

31 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

32 mi away
27 Water Street
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

33 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

36 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Preston City and West Hartford. Straight-line distance: 42.8 mi (68.88 km).

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#1 Preston City

Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States

Population5,000
Coordinates41.5289900, -71.9739600
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
West Hartford

#2 West Hartford

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population62,868
Coordinates41.7620400, -72.7420400
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Preston City (-71.97396, 41.52899)
End: West Hartford (-72.74204, 41.76204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.72 L · about $8.05
Round trip
$16.10
4.08 gal · 15.44 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.05 $16.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.09 $18.18
Premium $4.86 $9.91 $19.82
Diesel $6.00 $12.23 $24.47

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Preston City and West Hartford. The current time is 18:21:25.

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.