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

The driving distance from West Hartford, CT to Cromwell, CT is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.38 mi
00h 24m
Flight
12.56 mi
20.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.56 mi
Kilometers
20.22 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.38 mi
Kilometers
29.58 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cromwell
Sat, Apr 11, 9:30 AM EDT
Return by in West Hartford
Sat, Apr 11, 9:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Hartford
2026-04-11T09:05
Arrive Cromwell
Sat, Apr 11, 9:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Hartford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
New Britain
CT

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

From West Hartford
9.2 mi
00h 12m
To Cromwell
9.2 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Saturday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1289 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 9 South: New Britain

    715 ft · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on CT 9 South: Newington, New Britain

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 372: West Street, Cromwell

    1433 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Street

  10. 10

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

    96 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Wall Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Wall Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wall Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 9 South
13.1 mi · 71%
South Main Street
2.09 mi · 11%
West Street
1.78 mi · 10%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.03 mi · 6%
CT 372
0.27 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

CT 9 South

Continue straight

12.4 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
12.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Britain
00h 12m from West Hartford
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

New Britain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from West Hartford and 9.2 miles from Cromwell.

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

The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Hartford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Cromwell.

Stop Ideas Near New Britain

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

3 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

14 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

14 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

23 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Hartford and Cromwell. Straight-line distance: 12.56 mi (20.22 km).

West Hartford

#1 West Hartford

Town in Connecticut, United States

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

#2 Cromwell

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population13,772
Coordinates41.5951000, -72.6453700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: West Hartford (-72.74204, 41.76204)
End: Cromwell (-72.64537, 41.5951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.46 L · about $2.56
Round trip
$5.13
1.3 gal · 4.92 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.56 $5.13
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.90 $5.79
Premium $4.86 $3.16 $6.32
Diesel $6.00 $3.90 $7.80

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between West Hartford and Cromwell. The current time is 09:05:43.

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.