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

The driving distance from West Hartford, CT to Woodbridge, CT is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
38.31 mi
00h 51m
Flight
31.47 mi
50.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.47 mi
Kilometers
50.64 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.31 mi
Kilometers
61.66 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Fri, Apr 17, 4:07 AM EDT
Return by in West Hartford
Fri, Apr 17, 4:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Hartford
2026-04-17T03:16
Arrive Woodbridge
Fri, Apr 17, 4:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Cheshire
CT

Town in Connecticut

From West Hartford
19.1 mi
00h 25m
To Woodbridge
19.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
78°F
Friday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    21 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Farmington Avenue

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Farmington Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on East Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Queen Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Queen Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Norton Street

    2138 ft · 28 sec · Norton Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Cheshire Road

    1069 ft · 16 sec · Cheshire Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Whitney Avenue

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Whitney Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right

    1084 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 69, CT 63: New Haven, Woodbridge

    1053 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Litchfield Turnpike

    615 ft · 20 sec · Litchfield Turnpike

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lucy Street

    1126 ft · 25 sec · Lucy Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Amity Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Amity Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Center Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Center Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Beecher Road

    31 m · 3 sec · Beecher Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beecher Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farmington Avenue
6.73 mi · 18%
Main Street
5.81 mi · 15%
Whitney Avenue
5.64 mi · 15%
Wilbur Cross Parkway
4.76 mi · 12%
Highland Avenue
4.35 mi · 11%
North Main Street
2.44 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Whitney Avenue

Continue on Whitney Avenue

5.44 mi · 00h 07m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheshire
00h 25m from West Hartford
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Hartford and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Cheshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from West Hartford and 19.1 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Hartford and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodbridge.

Stop Ideas Near Cheshire

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

8 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

19 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Hartford and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 31.47 mi (50.64 km).

West Hartford

#1 West Hartford

Town in Connecticut, United States

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

#2 Woodbridge

Town in Connecticut

Population8,704
Coordinates41.3526000, -73.0084400
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: West Hartford (-72.74204, 41.76204)
End: Woodbridge (-73.00844, 41.3526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.12 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.65
2.7 gal · 10.24 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.33 $10.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.02 $12.03
Premium $4.86 $6.56 $13.12
Diesel $6.00 $8.10 $16.19

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between West Hartford and Woodbridge. The current time is 03:16:06.

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.