How far is Washington, CT from West Hartford, CT?

The driving distance from Washington, CT to West Hartford, CT is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.3 mi
01h 00m
Flight
30.69 mi
49.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.69 mi
Kilometers
49.39 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.3 mi
Kilometers
76.12 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Hartford
Sat, May 30, 9:05 AM EDT
Return by in Washington
Sat, May 30, 10:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington
2026-05-30T08:04
Arrive West Hartford
Sat, May 30, 9:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plymouth
CT

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

From Washington
18.7 mi
00h 30m
To West Hartford
28.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph NW
Destination
West Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Saturday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and West Hartford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Washington and West Hartford.

  1. 1

    Start on Old North Road

    10 m · 2 sec · Old North Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wykeham Road

    113 m · 11 sec · Wykeham Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Green Hill Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Green Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bee Brook Road

    1448 ft · 31 sec · Bee Brook Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Blackville Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Blackville Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Litchfield Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Litchfield Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Lakeside Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lakeside Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Thomaston Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Thomaston Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Branch Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Branch Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Watertown Road

    108 m · 6 sec · Watertown Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pine Hill Road

    2302 ft · 41 sec · Pine Hill Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CT 222: Thomaston, Bristol

    1238 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    4 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Terryville Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Terryville Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on North Street

    2057 ft · 31 sec · North Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Farmington Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Scott Swamp Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Scott Swamp Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Scott Swamp Road

    1236 ft · 33 sec · Scott Swamp Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    84 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Farmington Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Farmington Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Dale Street

    141 m · 24 sec · Dale Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Brace Road

    1058 ft · 35 sec · Brace Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    88 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington and West Hartford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
4.03 mi · 9%
Farmington Avenue
3.56 mi · 8%
Branch Road
3.15 mi · 7%
Scott Swamp Road
2.85 mi · 6%
West Street
2.74 mi · 6%
Thomaston Road
2.58 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight right

4.47 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
30.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 30m from Washington
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Washington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near West Hartford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Washington to West Hartford?

The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.1 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 18.7 miles from Washington and 28.6 miles from West Hartford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 $6.59 one way or $13.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 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 West Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plymouth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plymouth.

RAIL

Berlin

24 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

26 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

30 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

33 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington and West Hartford. Straight-line distance: 30.69 mi (49.39 km).

Washington

#1 Washington

Town in Connecticut

Population3,419
Coordinates41.6314800, -73.3106700
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
West Hartford

#2 West Hartford

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population62,868
Coordinates41.7620400, -72.7420400
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Old North Road (-73.310707, 41.631481)
End: North Main Street (-72.742084, 41.762062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.32 L · about $6.59
Round trip
$13.18
3.34 gal · 12.64 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.59 $13.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.44 $14.89
Premium $4.86 $8.11 $16.23
Diesel $6.00 $10.01 $20.03

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Washington and West Hartford. The current time is 08:04:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.