How far is West Hartford, CT from Monroe, CT?
The driving distance from West Hartford, CT to Monroe, CT is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
Driving 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 09m.
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 second most populous city in Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Hartford and Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford and Monroe.
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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 · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Main Street, Scott Road
1254 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Scott Road
107 m · 15 sec · Scott Road
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Turn sharp right onto Reidville Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Reidville Drive
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Turn left onto Harpers Ferry Road
1604 ft · 34 sec · Harpers Ferry Road
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Continue on Pearl Lake Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Pearl Lake Road
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Turn left onto Baldwin Street
1814 ft · 38 sec · Baldwin Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
3155 ft · 57 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Waterbury Road
1561 ft · 27 sec · Waterbury Road
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Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
928 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Seymour Avenue
781 ft · 29 sec
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Turn slight right onto Seymour Avenue
923 ft · 18 sec · Seymour Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Elizabeth Street
2427 ft · 51 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Turn right onto Thompson Place
80 m · 17 sec · Thompson Place
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Turn left onto Olivia Street
99 m · 13 sec · Olivia Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1295 ft · 32 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Howe Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Howe Avenue
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Continue on Leavenworth Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Leavenworth Road
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Continue on Shelton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Shelton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Monroe Turnpike
9 m · 1 sec · Monroe Turnpike
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Exit the roundabout onto Monroe Turnpike
1208 ft · 27 sec · Monroe Turnpike
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Turn left onto Fan Hill Road
117 m · 11 sec · Fan Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fan Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Hartford and Monroe.
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.
South Main Street
Keep slight left
13.7 mi · 00h 16m
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 Sunny near Monroe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Hartford to Monroe?
The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.6 miles from West Hartford and 24.6 miles from Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Monroe is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Waterbury
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 Waterbury.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Hartford and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 38.2 mi (61.48 km).
#1 West Hartford
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 62,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.7620400, -72.7420400 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monroe
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 19,328 |
| Coordinates | 41.3326000, -73.2073400 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monroe (-73.20734, 41.3326)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.76 | $15.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.45 | $16.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.43 | $20.87 |
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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