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

The driving distance from West Hartford, CT to Killingworth, CT is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.54 mi
00h 51m
Flight
29.39 mi
47.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.39 mi
Kilometers
47.3 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.54 mi
Kilometers
58.8 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killingworth
Wed, Apr 15, 2:22 AM EDT
Return by in West Hartford
Wed, Apr 15, 3:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Hartford
2026-04-15T01:30
Arrive Killingworth
Wed, Apr 15, 2:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Hartford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Cromwell
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From West Hartford
18.3 mi
00h 25m
To Killingworth
18.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
80°F
Wednesday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.3 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 81: Killingworth, Clinton

    1359 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Killingworth Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Killingworth Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Higganum Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Higganum Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Deep River Road

    69 m · 4 sec · Deep River Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Deep River Road

    147 m · 14 sec · Deep River Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    43 m · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 9 South
25 mi · 69%
Higganum Road
4.09 mi · 11%
Killingworth Road
3.83 mi · 10%
South Main Street
2.09 mi · 6%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.03 mi · 3%
CT 81
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 9 South

Continue straight

24.3 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
29.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cromwell
00h 25m from West Hartford
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West Hartford and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Killingworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Cromwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from West Hartford and 18.3 miles from Killingworth.

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

The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around West Hartford and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Killingworth.

Stop Ideas Near Cromwell

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

14 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

19 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

21 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Hartford and Killingworth. Straight-line distance: 29.39 mi (47.3 km).

West Hartford

#1 West Hartford

Town in Connecticut, United States

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

#2 Killingworth

Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population6,340
Coordinates41.3581500, -72.5637000
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: West Hartford (-72.74204, 41.76204)
End: Killingworth (-72.5637, 41.35815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.88 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.58 gal · 9.76 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.86 $6.27 $12.53
Diesel $6.00 $7.74 $15.47

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Hartford and Killingworth. The current time is 01:30:26.

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.