How far is Watertown, CT from Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Watertown, CT to Hartford, CT is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watertown and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown and Hartford.
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Start on Main Street
13 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Cutler Street
2813 ft · 47 sec · Cutler Street
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Continue on Thomaston Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Thomaston Road
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Continue on Watertown Road
2459 ft · 59 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 Watertown 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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny near Watertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watertown to Hartford?
The road trip is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Watertown and 22 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Watertown is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Bristol
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 Bristol.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watertown and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 24.85 mi (40 km).
#1 Watertown
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 21,517 |
| Coordinates | 41.6062100, -73.1181700 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.27 | $12.53 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.74 | $15.47 |
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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