How far is Wolcott, CT from Hartford, CT?

The driving distance from Wolcott, CT to Hartford, CT is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.46 mi
00h 31m
Flight
19.15 mi
30.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.15 mi
Kilometers
30.82 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.46 mi
Kilometers
37.75 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM EDT
Return by in Wolcott
Thu, Apr 23, 6:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wolcott
2026-04-23T05:29
Arrive Hartford
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wolcott
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Plainville
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Wolcott
11.7 mi
00h 15m
To Hartford
11.7 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wolcott and Hartford.

  1. 1

    Start on Longmeadow Drive

    11 m · 5 sec · Longmeadow Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wolcott Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolcott Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Long Swamp Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Long Swamp Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Beecher Road

    1892 ft · 38 sec · Beecher Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Willis Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Willis Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Mountain Road

    1797 ft · 38 sec · Mountain Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Pine Street

    5 mi · 7 min · Pine Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    11.4 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Capitol Avenue, Asylum Street

    740 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Capitol Avenue

    1499 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto Capitol Avenue

    101 m · 10 sec · Capitol Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Armory Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Armory Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Armory Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wolcott and 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pine Street
16.4 mi · 70%
Wolcott Road
2.35 mi · 10%
Willis Street
1.88 mi · 8%
Long Swamp Road
0.96 mi · 4%
South Street
0.63 mi · 3%
Capitol Avenue
0.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pine Street

Keep slight right

11.4 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainville
00h 15m from Wolcott
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Wolcott.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wolcott to Hartford?

The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Wolcott and 11.7 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Wolcott is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Plainville

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

9 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

16 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

18 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

24 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wolcott and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 19.15 mi (30.82 km).

Wolcott

#1 Wolcott

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Population16,565
Coordinates41.6023200, -72.9867700
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Hartford

#2 Hartford

The capital of Connecticut.

Population121,535
Coordinates41.7637100, -72.6850900
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Longmeadow Drive (-72.986752, 41.60227)
End: Armory Road (-72.685307, 41.763718)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.13 L · about $3.27
Round trip
$6.55
1.66 gal · 6.26 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.27 $6.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.70 $7.40
Premium $4.86 $4.03 $8.06
Diesel $6.00 $4.98 $9.96

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 Wolcott and Hartford. The current time is 05:29:38.

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.