How far is West Hartford, CT from Ansonia, CT?
The driving distance from West Hartford, CT to Ansonia, CT is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Hartford and Ansonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford and Ansonia.
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Start on North Main Street
21 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1289 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Main Street, Scott Road
1254 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Scott Road
107 m · 15 sec · Scott Road
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Turn sharp right onto Reidville Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Reidville Drive
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Turn left onto Harpers Ferry Road
1604 ft · 34 sec · Harpers Ferry Road
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Continue on Pearl Lake Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Pearl Lake Road
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Turn left onto Baldwin Street
1814 ft · 38 sec · Baldwin Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
3155 ft · 57 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Waterbury Road
1561 ft · 27 sec · Waterbury Road
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Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
928 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 67: Seymour
1100 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 67 West: Bank Road, Seymour, Oxford
131 m · 12 sec
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Continue on Derby Street
152 m · 15 sec · Derby Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Hartford and Ansonia.
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.
South Main Street
Keep slight left
13.7 mi · 00h 16m
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 near Ansonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Hartford to Ansonia?
The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from West Hartford and 19.9 miles from Ansonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Ansonia is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Prospect
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 Prospect.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Hartford and Ansonia. Straight-line distance: 33.6 mi (54.08 km).
#1 West Hartford
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 62,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.7620400, -72.7420400 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ansonia
City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 18,525 |
| Coordinates | 41.3462100, -73.0790000 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ansonia (-73.079, 41.34621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.28 | $12.57 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.85 | $13.70 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
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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