How far is Stafford, CT from West Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Stafford, CT to West Hartford, CT is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stafford and West Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stafford and West Hartford.
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Start on East Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1663 ft · 36 sec · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
43 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Road
30 m · 9 sec · River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto River Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · River Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 84 West: Hartford
1220 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right
8 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Yankee Expressway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Yankee Expressway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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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
3.2 mi · 5 min · Farmington Avenue
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Turn right onto Dale Street
141 m · 22 sec · Dale Street
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Turn right onto Brace Road
1058 ft · 35 sec · Brace Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
88 m · 10 sec · 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 Stafford and West 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.
I 84 West
Merge slight left
12.6 mi · 00h 15m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stafford to West Hartford?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Stafford and 18.3 miles from West Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Stafford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Vernon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Hartford Union Station
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stafford and West Hartford. Straight-line distance: 27.93 mi (44.95 km).
#1 Stafford
Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 11,834 |
| Coordinates | 41.9848200, -72.2889700 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.07 | $12.15 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.50 | $14.99 |
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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