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

The driving distance from West Hartford, CT to Woodbury, CT is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
32.95 mi
00h 49m
Flight
28.41 mi
45.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.41 mi
Kilometers
45.72 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.95 mi
Kilometers
53.03 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Sat, Apr 18, 9:06 AM EDT
Return by in West Hartford
Sat, Apr 18, 9:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Hartford
2026-04-18T08:17
Arrive Woodbury
Sat, Apr 18, 9:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
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
Plymouth
CT

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

From West Hartford
16.5 mi
00h 24m
To Woodbury
16.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Saturday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Scott Swamp Road

    1236 ft · 30 sec · Scott Swamp Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Scott Swamp Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Scott Swamp Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Farmington Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on North Street

    2057 ft · 31 sec · North Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Terryville Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Terryville Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit left toward US 6 West, CT 8 South: Waterbury

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, CT 254: Thomaston, Watertown

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Woodbury Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Woodbury Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street North

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Main Street North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Judson Avenue

    33 m · 5 sec · Judson Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Judson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farmington Avenue
8.19 mi · 25%
US 6 West
6.12 mi · 19%
Main Street
6 mi · 18%
Main Street North
5.41 mi · 16%
Scott Swamp Road
2.85 mi · 9%
Terryville Avenue
2.23 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Main Street North

Continue on Main Street North

5.41 mi · 00h 08m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
28.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 24m from West Hartford
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving West Hartford and Partly Sunny near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from West Hartford and 16.5 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 $4.58 one way or $9.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

24 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

26 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

30 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

33 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Hartford and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 28.41 mi (45.72 km).

West Hartford

#1 West Hartford

Town in Connecticut, United States

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

#2 Woodbury

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population9,453
Coordinates41.5445400, -73.2090000
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: West Hartford (-72.74204, 41.76204)
End: Woodbury (-73.209, 41.54454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.4 L · about $4.58
Round trip
$9.15
2.32 gal · 8.8 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.58 $9.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.17 $10.34
Premium $4.86 $5.64 $11.27
Diesel $6.00 $6.96 $13.91

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between West Hartford and Woodbury. The current time is 08:17:13.

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.