How far is West Hartford, CT from Plainfield, CT?
The driving distance from West Hartford, CT to Plainfield, CT is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Hartford and Plainfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford and Plainfield.
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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 · 1 min · 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 left
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 395 North: Providence
1070 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lathrop Road
796 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Lathrop Road
1262 ft · 35 sec · Lathrop Road
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Turn right onto Norwich Road
1 km · 1 min · Norwich Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Norwich Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Hartford and Plainfield.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Hartford to Plainfield?
The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 28.3 miles from West Hartford and 28.4 miles from Plainfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.89 one way or $15.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.
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
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Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Hartford and Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 43.05 mi (69.29 km).
#1 West Hartford
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 62,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.7620400, -72.7420400 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plainfield
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 15,084 |
| Coordinates | 41.6764900, -71.9150700 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainfield (-71.91507, 41.67649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.91 | $17.83 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.72 | $19.43 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.99 | $23.99 |
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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