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

The driving distance from Westbrook, CT to West Hartford, CT is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
50.06 mi
00h 51m
Flight
36.29 mi
58.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.29 mi
Kilometers
58.4 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.06 mi
Kilometers
80.57 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Hartford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Return by in Westbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westbrook
2026-04-23T00:06
Arrive West Hartford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 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
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westbrook
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
Middletown
CT

A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.

From Westbrook
22.9 mi
00h 25m
To West Hartford
27.2 mi
00h 25m

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Boston Post Road

    58 m · 6 sec · Boston Post Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Westbrook Place

    111 m · 12 sec · Westbrook Place

  3. 3

    Continue on Essex Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Essex Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Westbrook Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Plains Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Plains Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward CT 9 North

    1493 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    29.8 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East: Hartford

    2999 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Elmwood

    1576 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Pelham Road

    110 m · 15 sec · Pelham Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto LaSalle Road

    1474 ft · 52 sec · LaSalle Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Farmington Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Farmington Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Dale Street

    141 m · 22 sec · Dale Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Brace Road

    1058 ft · 35 sec · Brace Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    88 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 9 North
36.4 mi · 73%
Essex Road
2.94 mi · 6%
South Main Street
1.91 mi · 4%
Westbrook Road
1.31 mi · 3%
Plains Road
0.98 mi · 2%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
0.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CT 9 North

Merge slight right

29.8 mi · 00h 36m

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 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
36.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middletown
00h 25m from Westbrook
Leave By
4:48 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 Westbrook to West Hartford?

The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.6 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?

Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Westbrook and 27.2 miles from West Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

Stop Ideas Near Middletown

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

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

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Berlin

13 mi away
51 Depot Road
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Meriden Transit Center

13 mi away
60 State Street
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Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

23 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westbrook and West Hartford. Straight-line distance: 36.29 mi (58.4 km).

Westbrook

#1 Westbrook

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population6,842
Coordinates41.2853800, -72.4475900
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
West Hartford

#2 West Hartford

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population62,868
Coordinates41.7620400, -72.7420400
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston Post Road (-72.447588, 41.285383)
End: North Main Street (-72.742084, 41.762062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
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.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.69 L · about $6.98
Round trip
$13.97
3.54 gal · 13.38 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.98 $13.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.89 $15.78
Premium $4.86 $8.60 $17.20
Diesel $6.00 $10.61 $21.23

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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There is no time difference between Westbrook and West Hartford. The current time is 00:06:32.

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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.