How far is Washington, CT from Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Washington, CT to Hartford, CT is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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 Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Hartford.
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Start on Old North Road
10 m · 2 sec · Old North Road
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Turn right onto Wykeham Road
113 m · 11 sec · Wykeham Road
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Turn right onto Green Hill Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Green Hill Road
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Turn right onto Bee Brook Road
1448 ft · 31 sec · Bee Brook Road
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Turn right onto Blackville Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Blackville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Litchfield Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Litchfield Road
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Continue on Lakeside Road
2 mi · 3 min · Lakeside Road
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Continue on West Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Street
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Continue on Thomaston Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Thomaston Road
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Continue on Branch Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Branch Road
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Turn left onto Watertown Road
108 m · 6 sec · Watertown Road
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Turn right onto Pine Hill Road
2302 ft · 41 sec · Pine Hill Road
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Take the ramp straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CT 222: Thomaston, Bristol
1238 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
4 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Terryville Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · Terryville Avenue
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Continue on North Street
2057 ft · 31 sec · North Street
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · Farmington Avenue
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Continue on Scott Swamp Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Scott Swamp Road
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Turn straight onto Colt Highway
3.5 mi · 6 min · Colt Highway
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Take the exit left toward I 84 East, US 6 South
7.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Capitol Avenue, Asylum Street
740 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Capitol Avenue
1499 ft · 44 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Capitol Avenue
101 m · 10 sec · Capitol Avenue
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Turn right 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 Washington 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 East
Take the exit left toward I 84 East, US 6 South
7.07 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Washington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington to Hartford?
The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Washington and 29 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Washington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
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 Plymouth.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 33.54 mi (53.98 km).
#1 Washington
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 3,419 |
| Coordinates | 41.6314800, -73.3106700 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.76 | $15.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.45 | $16.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.43 | $20.87 |
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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