How far is South Windham, CT from Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from South Windham, CT to Hartford, CT is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Windham and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Windham and Hartford.
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Start on the route
44 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
95 m · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Windham Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Windham Road
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Mountain Street
724 ft · 16 sec · Mountain Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
759 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Columbia Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Columbia Avenue
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Continue on Willimantic Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Willimantic Road
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Continue on Jonathan Trumbull Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Jonathan Trumbull Highway
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Continue on Willimantic Turnpike
3044 ft · 39 sec · Willimantic Turnpike
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Continue on Hop River Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Hop River Road
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Asylum Street
645 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Spring Street
113 m · 14 sec · Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
60 m · 3 sec · Asylum Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Farmington Avenue
106 m · 12 sec · Farmington Avenue
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1646 ft · 41 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 South Windham 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.
Hop River Road
Continue straight
8.49 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Windham and Mostly Sunny near Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Windham to Hartford?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from South Windham and 16 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.67 one way or $9.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Windham and Mostly Sunny near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Bolton
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 Bolton.
Windsor station
Hartford Union Station
Windsor Locks
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Windham and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 27.17 mi (43.73 km).
#1 South Windham
Village in the United States
| Population | 1,421 |
| Coordinates | 41.6795400, -72.1703600 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.13 | $4.67 | $9.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $5.44 | $10.87 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $7.15 | $14.30 |
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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