How far is West Hartford, CT from East Hampton, CT?

The driving distance from West Hartford, CT to East Hampton, CT is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
24.43 mi
00h 37m
Flight
17.83 mi
28.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.83 mi
Kilometers
28.7 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.43 mi
Kilometers
39.31 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hampton
Sat, Apr 11, 9:43 AM EDT
Return by in West Hartford
Sat, Apr 11, 10:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Hartford
2026-04-11T09:06
Arrive East Hampton
Sat, Apr 11, 9:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 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
Glastonbury Center
CT

Census-designated place in Connecticut, United States

From West Hartford
12.2 mi
00h 18m
To East Hampton
12.2 mi
00h 18m

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
58°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford and East Hampton.

  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

    3 mi · 5 min · Farmington Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Asylum Avenue

    52 m · 5 sec · Asylum Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Asylum Street

    941 ft · 22 sec · Asylum Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Ford Street

    134 m · 12 sec · Ford Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Pearl Street

    2311 ft · 1 min · Pearl Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Street

    566 ft · 14 sec · State Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 66: Willimantic, Middletown

    1259 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 66 West: Marlborough, Middletown

    107 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East Hampton Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Hampton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East High Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East High Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lakeview Street

    1486 ft · 36 sec · Lakeview Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Summit Street

    2589 ft · 52 sec · Summit Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    52 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Street
15.3 mi · 63%
Farmington Avenue
3.01 mi · 12%
East Hampton Road
2.11 mi · 9%
East High Street
1.91 mi · 8%
Summit Street
0.49 mi · 2%
Pearl Street
0.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Street

Keep slight right

10.2 mi · 00h 12m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glastonbury Center
00h 18m from West Hartford
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Hartford to East Hampton?

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Glastonbury Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from West Hartford and 12.2 miles from East Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 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 East Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Glastonbury Center

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

10 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

16 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor station

17 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

24 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Hartford and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 17.83 mi (28.7 km).

West Hartford

#1 West Hartford

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population62,868
Coordinates41.7620400, -72.7420400
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
East Hampton

#2 East Hampton

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States

Population12,747
Coordinates41.5759300, -72.5025900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: West Hartford (-72.74204, 41.76204)
End: East Hampton (-72.50259, 41.57593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.26 L · about $3.39
Round trip
$6.79
1.72 gal · 6.52 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.39 $6.79
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.83 $7.67
Premium $4.86 $4.18 $8.36
Diesel $6.00 $5.16 $10.31

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 East Hampton. The current time is 09:06:11.

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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.