How far is West Hartford, CT from Woodstock, CT?
The driving distance from West Hartford, CT to Woodstock, CT is about 50 miles (80.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Hartford and Woodstock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford and Woodstock.
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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
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston
26.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 190: Union
1056 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Buckley Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Buckley Highway
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Turn right onto Bigelow Hollow Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Bigelow Hollow Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Lawson Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lawson Road
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Continue on Old Turnpike Road
6.3 mi · 11 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Turn right onto Route 169
3.3 mi · 6 min · Route 169
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Route 169
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Hartford and Woodstock.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 84 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston
26.8 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving West Hartford and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woodstock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Hartford to Woodstock?
The road trip is about 50 miles (80.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Tolland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from West Hartford and 25 miles from Woodstock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.94 one way or $13.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around West Hartford and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woodstock.
Stop Ideas Near Tolland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tolland.
Windsor Locks
Windsor station
Hartford Union Station
Springfield Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Hartford and Woodstock. Straight-line distance: 41.57 mi (66.9 km).
#1 West Hartford
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 62,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.7620400, -72.7420400 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodstock
Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 7,834 |
| Coordinates | 41.9484300, -71.9739600 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodstock (-71.97396, 41.94843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.94 | $13.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.84 | $15.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
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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