How far is West Hartford, CT from Seymour, CT?

The driving distance from West Hartford, CT to Seymour, CT is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 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
36.36 mi
00h 48m
Flight
30.57 mi
49.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.57 mi
Kilometers
49.2 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.36 mi
Kilometers
58.51 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 Seymour
Sat, Apr 11, 9:55 AM EDT
Return by in West Hartford
Sat, Apr 11, 10:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Hartford
2026-04-11T09:06
Arrive Seymour
Sat, Apr 11, 9:55 AM 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Southington
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From West Hartford
18.1 mi
00h 24m
To Seymour
18.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Saturday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford and Seymour.

  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

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1289 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward East Main Street, Scott Road

    1254 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Scott Road

    107 m · 15 sec · Scott Road

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto Reidville Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Reidville Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Harpers Ferry Road

    1604 ft · 34 sec · Harpers Ferry Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Pearl Lake Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Pearl Lake Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Baldwin Street

    1814 ft · 38 sec · Baldwin Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    3155 ft · 59 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    1561 ft · 29 sec · Waterbury Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    928 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 67: Seymour

    1100 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 67 West: Bank Road, Seymour, Oxford

    131 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Derby Street

    1003 ft · 21 sec · Derby Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Bank Street

    571 ft · 15 sec · Bank Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bank Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
21.1 mi · 58%
CT 8 South
8.14 mi · 22%
South Main Street
2.69 mi · 7%
Pearl Lake Road
1.54 mi · 4%
Reidville Drive
1 mi · 3%
Baldwin Street
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Keep slight left

13.7 mi · 00h 16m

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
+5.8 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southington
00h 24m from West Hartford
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Hartford and Sunny near Seymour.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Hartford to Seymour?

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 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?

Southington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from West Hartford and 18.2 miles from Seymour.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Hartford and Sunny near Seymour.

Stop Ideas Near Southington

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

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

10 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Wallingford station

16 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

25 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Hartford and Seymour. Straight-line distance: 30.57 mi (49.2 km).

West Hartford

#1 West Hartford

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population62,868
Coordinates41.7620400, -72.7420400
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Seymour

#2 Seymour

Town in Connecticut

Population16,326
Coordinates41.3967600, -73.0759400
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: West Hartford (-72.74204, 41.76204)
End: Seymour (-73.07594, 41.39676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.86 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.10
2.56 gal · 9.72 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.05 $10.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.70 $11.41
Premium $4.86 $6.22 $12.44
Diesel $6.00 $7.68 $15.35

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between West Hartford and Seymour. The current time is 09:06:11.

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.