How far is Salisbury, CT from West Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Salisbury, CT to West Hartford, CT is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salisbury and West Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury and West Hartford.
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Start on Academy Street
799 ft · 30 sec · Academy Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
3052 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Canaan Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Canaan Road
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Continue on Salisbury Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Road
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Continue on Church Street
3210 ft · 1 min · Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on East Canaan Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · East Canaan Road
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Continue on Greenwoods Road West
5.7 mi · 10 min · Greenwoods Road West
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Continue on Winsted-Norfolk Road
5 mi · 8 min · Winsted-Norfolk Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on New Hartford Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · New Hartford Road
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Continue on Main Street
3.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Albany Turnpike
5.5 mi · 9 min · Albany Turnpike
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Continue on West Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Avon Mountain Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Avon Mountain Road
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Continue on Albany Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Albany Avenue
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Take the exit right
63 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · 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 Salisbury 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.
Greenwoods Road West
Continue on Greenwoods Road West
5.69 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Salisbury and Sunny near West Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salisbury to West Hartford?
The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Winsted is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Salisbury and 23.2 miles from West Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.47 one way or $12.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salisbury and Sunny near West Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Winsted
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cornwall Town Hall
Torrington City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winsted.
Windsor station
Hartford Union Station
Windsor Locks
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and West Hartford. Straight-line distance: 38.15 mi (61.39 km).
#1 Salisbury
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 3,584 |
| Coordinates | 41.9834300, -73.4212300 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| 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: North Main Street (-72.742084, 41.762062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.97 | $15.93 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.84 | $19.67 |
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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