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

The driving distance from Redding, CT to West Hartford, CT is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
55.66 mi
01h 08m
Flight
45.91 mi
73.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.91 mi
Kilometers
73.89 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.66 mi
Kilometers
89.57 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Hartford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:17 PM EDT
Return by in Redding
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redding
2026-04-22T22:09
Arrive West Hartford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Redding
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
Waterbury
CT

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

From Redding
27.5 mi
00h 34m
To West Hartford
28.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
West Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Wednesday
Using Tariffville as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cross Highway

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Cross Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Church Hill Road

    2838 ft · 1 min · Church Hill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Church Hill Road

    50 m · 4 sec · Church Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Poverty Hollow Road

    3.7 mi · 9 min · Poverty Hollow Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Key Rock Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Key Rock Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Sugar Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Sugar Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Glover Avenue

    1115 ft · 31 sec · Glover Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Glover Avenue

    54 m · 7 sec · Glover Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Queen Street

    1357 ft · 42 sec · Queen Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Hill Road

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Church Hill Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward I 84 East: Waterbury

    31.2 mi · 38 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 10: Queen Street

    1617 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto Queen Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Queen Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    84 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Farmington Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Farmington Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Dale Street

    141 m · 24 sec · Dale Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Brace Road

    1058 ft · 35 sec · Brace Road

  22. 22

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

    88 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Redding 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
31.2 mi · 56%
Poverty Hollow Road
3.73 mi · 7%
Main Street
2.7 mi · 5%
Sugar Street
2.48 mi · 4%
Farmington Avenue
2.1 mi · 4%
Cross Highway
1.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 84 East

Take the exit right toward I 84 East: Waterbury

31.2 mi · 00h 38m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
45.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterbury
00h 34m from Redding
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 27.5 miles from Redding and 28.2 miles from West Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 $7.73 one way or $15.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 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 West Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Waterbury

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

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

21 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

22 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

25 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redding and West Hartford. Straight-line distance: 45.91 mi (73.89 km).

Redding

#1 Redding

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population9,051
Coordinates41.3026000, -73.3834500
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
West Hartford

#2 West Hartford

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population62,868
Coordinates41.7620400, -72.7420400
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Cross Highway (-73.383478, 41.302734)
End: North Main Street (-72.742084, 41.762062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.43 L · about $7.73
Round trip
$15.46
3.92 gal · 14.86 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.73 $15.46
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.74 $17.47
Premium $4.86 $9.52 $19.04
Diesel $6.00 $11.75 $23.51

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Redding and West Hartford. The current time is 22:09:00.

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.