How far is West Hartford, CT from Redding, CT?
The driving distance from West Hartford, CT to Redding, CT is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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 19m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Hartford and Redding.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford and Redding.
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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
34.3 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: Newtown, Sandy Hook
1770 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Church Hill Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Church Hill Road
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Turn left onto Queen Street
1360 ft · 39 sec · Queen Street
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Turn right onto Glover Avenue
1292 ft · 40 sec · Glover Avenue
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Continue on Sugar Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Sugar Street
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Turn slight left onto Key Rock Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Key Rock Road
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Continue on Poverty Hollow Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · Poverty Hollow Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Church Hill Road
3002 ft · 1 min · Church Hill Road
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Continue on Cross Highway
1.9 mi · 5 min · Cross Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cross Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Hartford and Redding.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Main Street
Keep slight left
34.3 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West Hartford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Redding.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Hartford to Redding?
The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 27.5 miles from West Hartford and 27.5 miles from Redding.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.65 one way or $15.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around West Hartford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Redding.
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 Redding. Straight-line distance: 45.91 mi (73.89 km).
#1 West Hartford
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 62,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.7620400, -72.7420400 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Redding
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 9,051 |
| Coordinates | 41.3026000, -73.3834500 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Redding (-73.38345, 41.3026)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.65 | $15.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.65 | $17.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.42 | $18.85 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.63 | $23.27 |
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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