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

The driving distance from Woodbury, CT to West Hartford, CT is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
38.39 mi
00h 47m
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
38.39 mi
Kilometers
61.79 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Hartford
Sat, Apr 18, 7:39 AM EDT
Return by in Woodbury
Sat, Apr 18, 8:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-04-18T06:52
Arrive West Hartford
Sat, Apr 18, 7:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
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
Plymouth
CT

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

From Woodbury
16.6 mi
00h 23m
To West Hartford
21.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Judson Avenue

    33 m · 14 sec · Judson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street South

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Main Street South

  3. 3

    Continue on Woodbury Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Woodbury Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Deforest Street

    1691 ft · 33 sec · Deforest Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Cutler Street

    2813 ft · 47 sec · Cutler Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Thomaston Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Thomaston Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Watertown Road

    2459 ft · 59 sec · Watertown Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Pine Hill Road

    2302 ft · 41 sec · Pine Hill Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CT 222: Thomaston, Bristol

    1238 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    4 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Terryville Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Terryville Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North Street

    2057 ft · 31 sec · North Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Farmington Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Scott Swamp Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Scott Swamp Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Scott Swamp Road

    1236 ft · 33 sec · Scott Swamp Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    84 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Farmington Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Farmington Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Dale Street

    141 m · 24 sec · Dale Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Brace Road

    1058 ft · 35 sec · Brace Road

  23. 23

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

    88 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street South
5.41 mi · 14%
East Main Street
4.03 mi · 10%
Farmington Avenue
3.56 mi · 9%
Thomaston Road
3.12 mi · 8%
Scott Swamp Road
2.85 mi · 7%
Terryville Avenue
2.23 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Main Street South

Turn left onto Main Street South

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
28.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 23m from Woodbury
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Partly Sunny near West Hartford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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 16.6 miles from Woodbury and 21.7 miles from West Hartford.

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 10 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Woodbury and West Hartford. Straight-line distance: 28.41 mi (45.72 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population9,453
Coordinates41.5445400, -73.2090000
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
West Hartford

#2 West Hartford

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population62,868
Coordinates41.7620400, -72.7420400
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Judson Avenue (-73.209101, 41.544397)
End: North Main Street (-72.742084, 41.762062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.13 L · about $5.37
Round trip
$10.73
2.72 gal · 10.26 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.37 $10.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.06 $12.12
Premium $4.86 $6.61 $13.21
Diesel $6.00 $8.16 $16.31

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 Woodbury and West Hartford. The current time is 06:52:12.

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.