How far is West Hartford, CT from Southwood Acres, CT?
The driving distance from West Hartford, CT to Southwood Acres, CT is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Hartford and Southwood Acres.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford and Southwood Acres.
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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
2.9 mi · 5 min · Farmington Avenue
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Turn right onto Broad Street
722 ft · 23 sec · Broad Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 84
1193 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
2393 ft · 40 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Springfield
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 140: Warehouse Point, Ellington
937 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
706 ft · 19 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on North Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Road
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Turn left onto Mullen Road
921 ft · 22 sec · Mullen Road
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Continue on Steele Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Steele Road
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Turn right onto Ann Street
931 ft · 37 sec · Ann Street
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Turn left onto Belinda Lane
925 ft · 37 sec · Belinda Lane
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Turn left onto Post Office Road
12 m · 3 sec · Post Office Road
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Turn right onto Wagon Road
1002 ft · 35 sec · Wagon Road
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Turn left onto Vernon Road
91 m · 12 sec · Vernon Road
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Turn right onto Overhill Road
753 ft · 26 sec · Overhill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Overhill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Hartford and Southwood Acres.
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.
I 91 North
Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Hartford and Rain Showers Likely near Southwood Acres.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Hartford to Southwood Acres?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from West Hartford and 10.4 miles from Southwood Acres.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Hartford and Rain Showers Likely near Southwood Acres.
Stop Ideas Near Windsor
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Hartford and Southwood Acres. Straight-line distance: 16.4 mi (26.4 km).
#1 West Hartford
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 62,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.7620400, -72.7420400 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Southwood Acres
City in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 7,657 |
| Coordinates | 41.9626000, -72.5714800 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwood Acres (-72.57148, 41.9626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.25 | $6.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.55 | $7.09 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
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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