How far is Redding, CT from Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Redding, CT to Hartford, CT is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 07m.
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.
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Redding and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redding and Hartford.
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Start on Cross Highway
1.9 mi · 5 min · Cross Highway
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Continue on Church Hill Road
2838 ft · 1 min · Church Hill Road
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Continue on Church Hill Road
50 m · 4 sec · Church Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Poverty Hollow Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · Poverty Hollow Road
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Continue on Key Rock Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Key Rock Road
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Turn straight onto Sugar Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Sugar Street
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Continue on Glover Avenue
1115 ft · 31 sec · Glover Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Glover Avenue
54 m · 7 sec · Glover Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Queen Street
1357 ft · 42 sec · Queen Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Hill Road
1.1 km · 54 sec · Church Hill Road
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Take the exit right toward I 84 East: Waterbury
34.9 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight right
11.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Capitol Avenue, Asylum Street
740 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Capitol Avenue
1499 ft · 44 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Capitol Avenue
101 m · 10 sec · Capitol Avenue
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Turn right onto Armory Road
34 m · 9 sec · Armory Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Armory Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Redding and Hartford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 84 East
Take the exit right toward I 84 East: Waterbury
34.9 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Redding and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Redding to Hartford?
The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Redding and 29 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:14 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Redding and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Waterbury
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 Waterbury.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Redding and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 48.16 mi (77.51 km).
#1 Redding
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 9,051 |
| Coordinates | 41.3026000, -73.3834500 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Armory Road (-72.685307, 41.763718)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.05 | $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.
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