How far is Southport, CT from Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Southport, CT to Hartford, CT is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, US
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southport and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southport and Hartford.
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Start on Main Street
27 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Pequot Avenue
995 ft · 27 sec · Pequot Avenue
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Turn straight onto River Street
611 ft · 33 sec · River Street
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Turn left onto Mill Hill Road
82 m · 9 sec · Mill Hill Road
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Turn right onto Bronson Road
159 m · 10 sec · Bronson Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven
1200 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway
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Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
30.4 mi · 38 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Continue on Berlin Turnpike
9.9 mi · 12 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Continue on Berlin Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Continue on Maple Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Maple Avenue
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Broad Street
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Turn right 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 Southport and Hartford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
30.4 mi · 00h 38m
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 leaving Southport 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 Southport to Hartford?
The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Hamden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Southport and 32.1 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.01 one way or $18.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Southport and Mostly Sunny near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Hamden
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 Hamden.
Wallingford station
Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southport and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 53.28 mi (85.74 km).
#1 Southport
Southport is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.1364900, -73.2834500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $9.01 | $18.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.85 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $11.39 | $22.78 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $13.79 | $27.59 |
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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