How far is West Hartford, CT from East Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from West Hartford, CT to East Hartford, CT is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (11 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Hartford and East Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford and East Hartford.
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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
2471 ft · 42 sec · Yankee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Roberts Street, Silver Lane, Burnside Avenue
1198 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Roberts Street
3031 ft · 1 min · Roberts Street
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Turn left onto Hillside Street
3218 ft · 1 min · Hillside Street
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Turn right onto Burnside Avenue
2639 ft · 53 sec · Burnside Avenue
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Turn left onto School Street
1133 ft · 27 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto Tolland Street
17 m · 1 sec · Tolland Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tolland Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Hartford and East Hartford.
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.
Farmington Avenue
Turn right onto Farmington Avenue
2.93 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving West Hartford and Sunny near East Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Hartford to East Hartford?
The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from West Hartford and 4.3 miles from East Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.8 miles (11 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.18 one way or $2.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Hartford and Sunny near East Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Hartford
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 Hartford.
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Berlin
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Hartford and East Hartford. Straight-line distance: 6.84 mi (11.01 km).
#1 West Hartford
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 62,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.7620400, -72.7420400 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Hartford
Town of the United States
| Population | 49,630 |
| Coordinates | 41.7823200, -72.6120300 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Hartford (-72.61203, 41.78232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.18 | $2.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.34 | $2.67 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.46 | $2.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
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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