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

The driving distance from West Hartford, CT to Windham, CT is about 36 miles (58 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
36.03 mi
00h 53m
Flight
30.47 mi
49.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.47 mi
Kilometers
49.04 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.03 mi
Kilometers
57.98 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Windham
Thu, Apr 23, 11:21 AM EDT
Return by in West Hartford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Hartford
2026-04-23T10:28
Arrive Windham
Thu, Apr 23, 11:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Bolton
CT

Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

From West Hartford
18 mi
00h 26m
To Windham
18 mi
00h 26m

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 384 East: Providence

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Middletown Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Middletown Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 195: University of Connecticut, Storrs

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on South Frontage Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Frontage Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Storrs Road

    787 ft · 13 sec · Storrs Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Jackson Street

    2559 ft · 46 sec · Jackson Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ash Street

    2678 ft · 2 min · Ash Street

  18. 18

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

    30 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1137 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Bricktop Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Bricktop Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Brick Top Road

    977 ft · 28 sec · Brick Top Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Bricktop Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bricktop Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Scotland Road

    60 m · 4 sec · Scotland Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scotland Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 384 East
19.7 mi · 55%
I 84
4.98 mi · 14%
Middletown Road
3.15 mi · 9%
Farmington Avenue
2.93 mi · 8%
Bricktop Road
1.48 mi · 4%
North Road
0.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 384 East

Continue straight

11.1 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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 26m from West Hartford
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
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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 Windham?

The road trip is about 36 miles (58 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from West Hartford and 18 miles from Windham.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.01 one way or $10.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Windsor station

20 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

21 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor Locks

23 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

31 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Hartford and Windham. Straight-line distance: 30.47 mi (49.04 km).

West Hartford

#1 West Hartford

Town in Connecticut, United States

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

#2 Windham

Town in Connecticut

Population24,463
Coordinates41.6998200, -72.1570200
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: West Hartford (-72.74204, 41.76204)
End: Windham (-72.15702, 41.69982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 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 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.81 L · about $5.01
Round trip
$10.02
2.54 gal · 9.62 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.01 $10.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.66 $11.32
Premium $4.86 $6.17 $12.34
Diesel $6.00 $7.62 $15.23

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 Windham. The current time is 10:28:09.

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.