How far is West Hartford, CT from Long Hill, CT?

The driving distance from West Hartford, CT to Long Hill, CT is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
52.61 mi
01h 15m
Flight
45.46 mi
73.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.46 mi
Kilometers
73.16 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.61 mi
Kilometers
84.67 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 4:01 AM EDT
Return by in West Hartford
Wed, Apr 15, 5:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Hartford
2026-04-15T02:45
Arrive Long Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 4:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Colchester
CT

Town in the U.

From West Hartford
26.3 mi
00h 37m
To Long Hill
26.3 mi
00h 37m

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
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford and Long Hill.

  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 · 56 sec · 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

    19.3 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Haddam Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East Haddam Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto New London Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · New London Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Hartford-New London Turnpike

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Hartford-New London Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Hartford Turnpike

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Hartford Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Broad Street

    94 m · 14 sec · Broad Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit left

    590 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Thames Street, Downtown Groton

    676 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Drozdyk Drive

    1972 ft · 56 sec · Drozdyk Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Drozdyk Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Street
32.1 mi · 61%
Hartford Turnpike
4.36 mi · 8%
Hartford-New London Turnpike
3.08 mi · 6%
Farmington Avenue
3.01 mi · 6%
New London Road
2.82 mi · 5%
Broad Street
2.82 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

State Street

Keep slight right

19.3 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colchester
00h 37m from West Hartford
Leave By
3:58 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 Long Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Hartford to Long Hill?

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Colchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from West Hartford and 26.3 miles from Long Hill.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.2 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.34 one way or $14.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 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 Long Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Colchester

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

31 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

32 mi away
27 Water Street
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

33 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

36 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Hartford and Long Hill. Straight-line distance: 45.46 mi (73.16 km).

West Hartford

#1 West Hartford

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population62,868
Coordinates41.7620400, -72.7420400
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
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#2 Long Hill

Census designated place

Population4,205
Coordinates41.3539900, -72.0523000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: West Hartford (-72.74204, 41.76204)
End: Long Hill (-72.0523, 41.35399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.03 L · about $7.34
Round trip
$14.68
3.72 gal · 14.06 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.34 $14.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.29 $16.58
Premium $4.86 $9.04 $18.07
Diesel $6.00 $11.15 $22.31

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Hartford and Long Hill. The current time is 02:45:46.

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.