How far is West Hartford, CT from Guilford, CT?
The driving distance from West Hartford, CT to Guilford, CT is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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.
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Hartford and Guilford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford and Guilford.
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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
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1289 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 9 South: New Britain
715 ft · 13 sec
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Continue on CT 9 South: Newington, New Britain
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 372: East Berlin
2126 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right
93 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Berlin Turnpike
3.4 mi · 4 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Continue on North Broad Street
3.7 mi · 5 min · North Broad Street
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Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
1255 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 150: Wallingford
984 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto East Center Street
42 m · 11 sec · East Center Street
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Turn left onto South Airline Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Airline Road
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Turn left onto Woodhouse Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · Woodhouse Avenue
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Turn left onto Clintonville Road
1319 ft · 31 sec · Clintonville Road
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Turn right onto Old Post Road
132 m · 9 sec · Old Post Road
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Turn straight onto Middletown Avenue
74 m · 6 sec · Middletown Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Forest Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Forest Road
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Turn left onto Foxon Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Foxon Road
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Turn right onto Notch Hill Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Notch Hill Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Boston Post Road
70 m · 4 sec · Boston Post Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Boston Post Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Boston Post Road
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Turn left onto State Street
69 m · 6 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Hartford and Guilford.
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.
CT 9 South
Continue straight
7.91 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving West Hartford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Guilford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Hartford to Guilford?
The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from West Hartford and 20.6 miles from Guilford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around West Hartford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Guilford.
Stop Ideas Near Meriden
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 Meriden.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Hartford and Guilford. Straight-line distance: 32.83 mi (52.84 km).
#1 West Hartford
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 62,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.7620400, -72.7420400 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Guilford
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 22,043 |
| Coordinates | 41.2889900, -72.6817600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Guilford (-72.68176, 41.28899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.51 | $13.01 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.09 | $14.19 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.76 | $17.51 |
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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