How far is Woodbridge, CT from Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Woodbridge, CT to Hartford, CT is about 40 miles (64.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbridge and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and Hartford.
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Start on Beecher Road
31 m · 5 sec · Beecher Road
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Turn right onto Center Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Center Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Amity Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Amity Road
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Turn left onto Lucy Street
1126 ft · 27 sec · Lucy Street
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Turn right onto Litchfield Turnpike
615 ft · 14 sec · Litchfield Turnpike
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Continue on Whalley Avenue
88 m · 13 sec · Whalley Avenue
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Turn left onto Pond Lily Avenue
64 m · 6 sec · Pond Lily Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward CT 15 North: Hartford
979 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
21.1 mi · 25 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Continue on Berlin Turnpike
9.9 mi · 12 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Continue on Berlin Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Continue on Maple Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Maple Avenue
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
117 m · 16 sec · Capitol Avenue
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Turn left onto Armory Road
34 m · 9 sec · Armory Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Armory Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbridge and Hartford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
21.1 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to Hartford?
The road trip is about 40 miles (64.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Woodbridge and 21.2 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbridge and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Meriden
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 Meriden.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 32.96 mi (53.04 km).
#1 Woodbridge
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 8,704 |
| Coordinates | 41.3526000, -73.0084400 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Armory Road (-72.685307, 41.763718)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.28 | $12.57 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.85 | $13.70 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
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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