How far is Thompson, CT from Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Thompson, CT to Hartford, CT is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thompson and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thompson and Hartford.
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Start on Thompson Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Thompson Road
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Mechanics Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Mechanics Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto School Street
3067 ft · 56 sec · School Street
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Turn straight onto Front Street
912 ft · 18 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Pomfret Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Pomfret Street
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Continue on Putnam Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Putnam Road
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Continue on Deerfield Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Deerfield Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Brayman Hollow Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Brayman Hollow Road
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Continue on Boston Turnpike
2 mi · 4 min · Boston Turnpike
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Turn left onto Eastford Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Eastford Road
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Turn right onto Hartford Turnpike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hartford Turnpike
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Continue on Ashford Center Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Ashford Center Road
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Continue on Pompey Hollow Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pompey Hollow Road
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Continue on Squaw Hollow Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Squaw Hollow Road
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Continue on Boston Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Boston Turnpike
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Continue on Middle Turnpike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Middle Turnpike
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Turn right onto Storrs Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Storrs Road
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Continue on Tolland Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Tolland Turnpike
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Continue on Merrow Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Merrow Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 West: Hartford
1410 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 9 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
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 Thompson 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 84 West
Keep slight right
8.04 mi · 00h 09m
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 Thompson and Partly Sunny near Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thompson to Hartford?
The road trip is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Storrs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Thompson and 29.9 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.73 one way or $15.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Thompson and Partly Sunny near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Storrs
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 Storrs.
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Hartford Union Station
Springfield Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thompson and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 44.42 mi (71.48 km).
#1 Thompson
Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 9,371 |
| Coordinates | 41.9587100, -71.8625700 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.74 | $17.47 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.52 | $19.04 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.75 | $23.51 |
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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