How far is Suffield, CT from Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Suffield, CT to Hartford, CT is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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Town in Connecticut, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Suffield and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suffield and Hartford.
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Start on North Main Street
3070 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Street
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Continue on Ella Grasso Turnpike
1.2 mi · 3 min · Ella Grasso Turnpike
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Turn left onto Elm Street
87 m · 8 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Old County Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Old County Road
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Continue on Kennedy Road
107 m · 12 sec · Kennedy Road
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Take the ramp left toward Springfield, Hartford
1144 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bradley International Airport Connector
2351 ft · 31 sec · Bradley International Airport Connector
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Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Hartford
1616 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Trumbull Street, Waterbury
1240 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury
1969 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2350 ft · 40 sec · 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
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 Suffield 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.
I 91 South
Merge slight left
9.09 mi · 00h 11m
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 Suffield to Hartford?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Suffield and 8.7 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Windsor
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 Suffield and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 15.17 mi (24.41 km).
#1 Suffield
Town in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 15,812 |
| Coordinates | 41.9817600, -72.6506500 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
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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