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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
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 Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on West Main Street
7 m · 9 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1103 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Cornwall Bridge Road
7.8 mi · 14 min · Cornwall Bridge Road
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Continue on Kent Road
594 ft · 10 sec · Kent Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Furnace Brook Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Furnace Brook Road
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Continue on Cemetery Hill Road
1 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Hill Road
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Turn right onto Bunker Hill Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Bunker Hill Road
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Continue on Sharon Turnpike
3.6 mi · 5 min · Sharon Turnpike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Torrington Road
25 m · 1 sec · Torrington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Torrington Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Torrington Road
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Continue on Goshen Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Goshen Road
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Continue on Migeon Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Migeon Avenue
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Turn straight onto North Elm Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Elm Street
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Merge slight right onto East Main Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
11.8 mi · 17 min · Litchfield 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
6.2 mi · 9 min · Albany Avenue
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Turn right onto Garden Street
2852 ft · 1 min · Garden Street
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Turn right onto Cogswell Street
808 ft · 18 sec · Cogswell Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1775 ft · 45 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
117 m · 16 sec · Capitol Avenue
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Turn left 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 Sharon and 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.
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.
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.
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.
Cornwall Town Hall
Bristol City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Torrington.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sharon and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 41.54 mi (66.85 km).
#1 Sharon
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 2,691 |
| Coordinates | 41.8792600, -73.4767900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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