How far is West Hartford, CT from Mansfield City, CT?

The driving distance from West Hartford, CT to Mansfield City, CT is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
29.76 mi
00h 48m
Flight
26.2 mi
42.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.2 mi
Kilometers
42.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.76 mi
Kilometers
47.9 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mansfield City
Sat, Apr 18, 5:14 PM EDT
Return by in West Hartford
Sat, Apr 18, 6:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Hartford
2026-04-18T16:25
Arrive Mansfield City
Sat, Apr 18, 5:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Bolton
CT

Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

From West Hartford
14.9 mi
00h 24m
To Mansfield City
14.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Saturday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
Mansfield City Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Saturday
Using Tolland as the closest live forecast in the Tolland County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford and Mansfield City.

  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

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Farmington Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    722 ft · 23 sec · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 84

    1193 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Yankee Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Yankee Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Yankee Expressway

    1 km · 58 sec · Yankee Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 384 East: Providence

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1341 ft · 29 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield

    7.7 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right onto Stafford Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Stafford Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mansfield City Road

    2.3 mi · 9 min · Mansfield City Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mansfield City Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 384 East
8.63 mi · 29%
US 44 East
7.74 mi · 26%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
3.03 mi · 10%
Farmington Avenue
2.93 mi · 10%
Stafford Road
2.6 mi · 9%
Mansfield City Road
2.3 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

US 44 East

Take the exit slight left toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield

7.74 mi · 00h 12m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 24m from West Hartford
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving West Hartford and Partly Sunny near Mansfield City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Hartford to Mansfield City?

The road trip is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from West Hartford and 14.9 miles from Mansfield City.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.14 one way or $8.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Hartford and Partly Sunny near Mansfield City.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Windsor station

20 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

21 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor Locks

23 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

31 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Hartford and Mansfield City. Straight-line distance: 26.2 mi (42.16 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 Mansfield City

City in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population26,439
Coordinates41.7659300, -72.2336900
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: West Hartford (-72.74204, 41.76204)
End: Mansfield City (-72.23369, 41.76593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.98 L · about $4.14
Round trip
$8.28
2.1 gal · 7.96 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.14 $8.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.68 $9.36
Premium $4.86 $5.10 $10.20
Diesel $6.00 $6.30 $12.59

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between West Hartford and Mansfield City. The current time is 16:25:45.

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.