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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Rural town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
143 m · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
562 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Farmington Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Farmington Avenue
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Turn right onto Broad Street
722 ft · 23 sec · Broad Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 84
1193 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Yankee Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Yankee Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Yankee Expressway
1 km · 58 sec · Yankee Expressway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 384 East: Providence
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2867 ft · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn straight onto Hop River Road
2 mi · 3 min · Hop River Road
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Continue on Willimantic Turnpike
3044 ft · 39 sec · Willimantic Turnpike
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Continue on Jonathan Trumbull Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Jonathan Trumbull Highway
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Continue on Willimantic Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Willimantic Road
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Turn left onto Middletown Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Middletown Road
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Continue on Willimantic Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Willimantic Road
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Continue on Hampton Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Hampton Road
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Continue on Hartford Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Hartford Turnpike
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Continue on Providence Turnpike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Providence Turnpike
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Continue on Hartford Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Hartford Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Andover.
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Hartford and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 40.86 mi (65.76 km).
#1 West Hartford
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 62,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.7620400, -72.7420400 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brooklyn
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 8,280 |
| Coordinates | 41.7881500, -71.9498000 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brooklyn (-71.9498, 41.78815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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