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

The driving distance from West Hartford, CT to Brooklyn, CT is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.65 mi
01h 05m
Flight
40.86 mi
65.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.86 mi
Kilometers
65.76 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.65 mi
Kilometers
76.68 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 6:06 AM EDT
Return by in West Hartford
Sun, Apr 19, 7:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Hartford
2026-04-19T05:00
Arrive Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 6:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Hartford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Andover
CT

Rural town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

From West Hartford
23.8 mi
00h 32m
To Brooklyn
23.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Brooklyn Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Sunday
Using Putnam as the closest live forecast in the Windham County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    21 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street

    143 m · 19 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    562 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Farmington Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Farmington Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    722 ft · 23 sec · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 84

    1193 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Yankee Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Yankee Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Yankee Expressway

    1 km · 58 sec · Yankee Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 384 East: Providence

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2867 ft · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Hop River Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Hop River Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Willimantic Turnpike

    3044 ft · 39 sec · Willimantic Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Jonathan Trumbull Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Jonathan Trumbull Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Willimantic Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Willimantic Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Middletown Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Middletown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Willimantic Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Willimantic Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Hampton Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Hampton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Hartford Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Hartford Turnpike

  22. 22

    Continue on Providence Turnpike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Providence Turnpike

  23. 23

    Continue on Hartford Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Hartford Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hartford Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 384 East
8.63 mi · 18%
Middletown Road
7.73 mi · 16%
Willimantic Road
5.39 mi · 11%
Jonathan Trumbull Highway
4.1 mi · 9%
Hartford Road
3.76 mi · 8%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
3.32 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Middletown Road

Turn left onto Middletown Road

7.73 mi · 00h 11m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
40.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Andover
00h 32m from West Hartford
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Hartford and Chance Rain Showers near Brooklyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from West Hartford and 23.9 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.63 one way or $13.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Hartford and Chance Rain Showers near Brooklyn.

Stop Ideas Near Andover

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Andover, 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 Andover.

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

26 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

26 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

29 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

35 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Hartford and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 40.86 mi (65.76 km).

West Hartford

#1 West Hartford

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population62,868
Coordinates41.7620400, -72.7420400
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

Town in Connecticut

Population8,280
Coordinates41.7881500, -71.9498000
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: West Hartford (-72.74204, 41.76204)
End: Brooklyn (-71.9498, 41.78815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
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
1.68 gal
6.36 L · about $6.63
Round trip
$13.26
3.36 gal · 12.72 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.63 $13.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.49 $14.98
Premium $4.86 $8.16 $16.32
Diesel $6.00 $10.07 $20.15

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Hartford and Brooklyn. The current time is 05:00:23.

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.