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

The driving distance from West Hartford, CT to Somers, CT is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.51 mi
00h 41m
Flight
21.67 mi
34.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.67 mi
Kilometers
34.88 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.51 mi
Kilometers
44.27 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somers
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 PM EDT
Return by in West Hartford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Hartford
2026-04-23T15:14
Arrive Somers
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Hartford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Vernon
CT

Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

From West Hartford
13.7 mi
00h 20m
To Somers
13.8 mi
00h 20m

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    143 m · 19 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    562 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Farmington Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Farmington Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    722 ft · 23 sec · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 84

    1193 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 30, CT 83: Vernon Center, Rockville

    1716 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 30 South, CT 83: Talcottville, Rockville

    963 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 83 North: Rockville, Ellington

    917 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Talcottville Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Talcottville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Windsor Avenue

    2878 ft · 50 sec · Windsor Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Union Street

    849 ft · 20 sec · Union Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Street

    565 ft · 12 sec · West Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Somers Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Somers Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    116 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
6.58 mi · 24%
I 84
4.98 mi · 18%
Somers Road
3.79 mi · 14%
Farmington Avenue
2.93 mi · 11%
Talcottville Road
2.77 mi · 10%
South Road
2.4 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

I 84 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

6.58 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
00h 20m from West Hartford
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
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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 Somers?

The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from West Hartford and 13.8 miles from Somers.

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

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.83 one way or $7.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

Stop Ideas Near Vernon

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

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

RAIL

Windsor station

14 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

16 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

18 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

31 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Hartford and Somers. Straight-line distance: 21.67 mi (34.88 km).

West Hartford

#1 West Hartford

Town in Connecticut, United States

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

#2 Somers

City in Connecticut, USA

Population10,741
Coordinates41.9853700, -72.4462000
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: West Hartford (-72.74204, 41.76204)
End: Somers (-72.4462, 41.98537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.67 L · about $3.83
Round trip
$7.65
1.94 gal · 7.34 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.83 $7.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.32 $8.65
Premium $4.86 $4.71 $9.42
Diesel $6.00 $5.82 $11.63

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Hartford and Somers. The current time is 15:14:23.

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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.