How far is West Hartford, CT from Old Mystic, CT?
The driving distance from West Hartford, CT to Old Mystic, CT is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Hartford and Old Mystic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford and Old Mystic.
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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
143 m · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
562 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Farmington Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Farmington Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Asylum Avenue
52 m · 5 sec · Asylum Avenue
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Continue on Asylum Street
941 ft · 22 sec · Asylum Street
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Continue on Ford Street
134 m · 12 sec · Ford Street
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Turn left onto Pearl Street
2311 ft · 56 sec · Pearl Street
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Continue on State Street
566 ft · 14 sec · State Street
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Continue straight
5 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right
19.3 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight right
7.6 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Haddam Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · East Haddam Road
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Exit the roundabout onto New London Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · New London Road
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Continue on Hartford-New London Turnpike
3.1 mi · 5 min · Hartford-New London Turnpike
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Continue on Hartford Turnpike
4.4 mi · 8 min · Hartford Turnpike
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Continue on Broad Street
94 m · 14 sec · Broad Street
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Take the exit left
590 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 27: Mystic
855 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
120 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Greenmanville Avenue
109 m · 7 sec · Greenmanville Avenue
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Continue on Whitehall Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Whitehall Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1131 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Route 27
154 m · 10 sec · Route 27
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Route 27
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Hartford and Old Mystic.
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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny near Old Mystic.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Hartford to Old Mystic?
The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 29.1 miles from West Hartford and 29.1 miles from Old Mystic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Old Mystic is Partly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Colchester
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 Colchester.
Old Saybrook station
New London Union Station
Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Hartford and Old Mystic. Straight-line distance: 47.77 mi (76.88 km).
#1 West Hartford
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 62,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.7620400, -72.7420400 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Old Mystic
Village in the United States
| Population | 3,554 |
| Coordinates | 41.3914900, -71.9617400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old Mystic (-71.96174, 41.39149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.13 | $16.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.18 | $18.36 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.01 | $20.01 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.35 | $24.71 |
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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