How far is Sharon, CT from Hartford, CT?

The driving distance from Sharon, CT to Hartford, CT is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.4 mi
01h 20m
Flight
41.54 mi
66.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.54 mi
Kilometers
66.85 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.4 mi
Kilometers
89.16 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Thu, Apr 23, 8:57 AM EDT
Return by in Sharon
Thu, Apr 23, 10:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sharon
2026-04-23T07:36
Arrive Hartford
Thu, Apr 23, 8:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sharon
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
Torrington
CT

City in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA

From Sharon
25 mi
00h 40m
To Hartford
30.4 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sharon and Hartford.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    7 m · 9 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1103 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Cornwall Bridge Road

    7.8 mi · 14 min · Cornwall Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Kent Road

    594 ft · 10 sec · Kent Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Furnace Brook Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Furnace Brook Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Cemetery Hill Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Hill Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bunker Hill Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Bunker Hill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Sharon Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Sharon Turnpike

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Torrington Road

    25 m · 1 sec · Torrington Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Torrington Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Torrington Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Goshen Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Goshen Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Migeon Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Migeon Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Elm Street

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto East Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Litchfield Turnpike

    11.8 mi · 17 min · Litchfield Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Avon Mountain Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Avon Mountain Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Albany Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Albany Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Garden Street

    2852 ft · 1 min · Garden Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cogswell Street

    808 ft · 18 sec · Cogswell Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Broad Street

    1775 ft · 45 sec · Broad Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Capitol Avenue

    117 m · 16 sec · Capitol Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Armory Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Armory Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Armory Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sharon and 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Litchfield Turnpike
11.8 mi · 21%
Cornwall Bridge Road
7.77 mi · 14%
Albany Avenue
6.2 mi · 11%
Sharon Turnpike
3.63 mi · 7%
Furnace Brook Road
3.42 mi · 6%
West Main Street
2.69 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Litchfield Turnpike

Continue on Litchfield Turnpike

11.8 mi · 00h 17m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
41.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Torrington
00h 40m from Sharon
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Sharon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sharon to Hartford?

The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Torrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Sharon and 30.4 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Sharon is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Torrington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Torrington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

Cornwall Town Hall

West Cornwall , CT
16 Pine St, West Cornwall, CT 06796
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,City government office,Park
Bristol City Hall
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Bristol City Hall

Bristol , CT
111 N Main St, Bristol, CT 06010
Rating 4.2/5 18 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Torrington.

RAIL

Berlin

35 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

37 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

39 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Windsor station

40 mi away
41 Central St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sharon and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 41.54 mi (66.85 km).

Sharon

#1 Sharon

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population2,691
Coordinates41.8792600, -73.4767900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Hartford

#2 Hartford

The capital of Connecticut.

Population121,535
Coordinates41.7637100, -72.6850900
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-73.476785, 41.879289)
End: Armory Road (-72.685307, 41.763718)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
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
1.95 gal
7.4 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.39
3.9 gal · 14.8 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.69 $15.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.86 $9.47 $18.95
Diesel $6.00 $11.69 $23.39

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 Sharon and Hartford. The current time is 07:36:37.

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.