Connecticut road trips
Best Road Trips in Connecticut
20 popular Connecticut drives with distance, driving time, EV-friendliness and gas cost at the state's estimated $3.30/gal.
Editor's picks
Top Connecticut Drives Right Now
Curated short-distance Connecticut routes — the most popular, lowest-cost picks.
Our Connecticut road trip ranking method
Routes are ranked by traveler popularity between Connecticut metros and major destinations, with distance, driving time and current $3.30/gal fuel cost calculated for every drive.
- Distance: city-center to city-center with a 1.18× road-curvature factor.
- Fuel cost: 28 MPG baseline × $3.30/gal Connecticut regular.
- Popularity: traveler-intent signals between major Connecticut origins and destinations.
- EV practicality: regional DC fast-charging coverage flagged per route.
Hartford → Miami
The headline Connecticut road trip — 1399 miles, about 22.6 hours of driving and roughly $165 in gas at $3.30/gal.
More top Connecticut drives (19)
Pittsburgh → Hartford
462 mi · ~7.5 h · ~$54 gas
Open tripBuffalo → Hartford
385 mi · ~6.2 h · ~$45 gas
Open tripWashington → Hartford
357 mi · ~5.8 h · ~$42 gas
Open tripRochester → Hartford
318 mi · ~5.1 h · ~$37 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Hartford
316 mi · ~5.1 h · ~$37 gas
Open tripHartford → Harrisburg
286 mi · ~4.6 h · ~$34 gas
Open tripHartford → Wilmington
242 mi · ~3.9 h · ~$29 gas
Open tripHartford → Syracuse
234 mi · ~3.8 h · ~$28 gas
Open tripHartford → Burlington
224 mi · ~3.6 h · ~$26 gas
Open tripHartford → Atlantic City
224 mi · ~3.6 h · ~$26 gas
Open tripPhiladelphia → Hartford
213 mi · ~3.4 h · ~$25 gas
Open tripHartford → Portland
212 mi · ~3.4 h · ~$25 gas
Open tripHartford → Scranton
185 mi · ~3.0 h · ~$22 gas
Open tripHartford → Manchester
124 mi · ~2.0 h · ~$15 gas
Open tripHartford → Newark
124 mi · ~2.0 h · ~$15 gas
Open tripNew York → Hartford
119 mi · ~1.9 h · ~$14 gas
Open tripBoston → Hartford
109 mi · ~1.8 h · ~$13 gas
Open tripAlbany → Hartford
98 mi · ~1.6 h · ~$12 gas
Open tripHartford → Providence
77 mi · ~1.2 h · ~$9 gas
Open tripBest driving cost routes in Connecticut
Top Connecticut road trips with gas, distance and driving time at the state's estimated $3.30/gal.
Cheapest Connecticut road trips
Short, low-fuel-cost drives — great for a weekend trip from Connecticut.
Long-distance road trips from Connecticut
500+ mile drives for cross-country and multi-day road trip planning.
Drives in neighboring states
Cross-state routes near Connecticut — Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire.
Gas prices in Connecticut
Estimated regular at $3.30/gal · premium $4.05 · diesel $3.85.
Best vehicles for Connecticut drivers
- Best hybridToyota Prius57 MPG
- Best EVLucid Air134 MPGe
- Best SUVNissan Rogue33 MPG
- Best truckFord Maverick26 MPG
Commute cost in Connecticut
Daily driving cost estimates for major Connecticut-area cities.
EV vs gas in Connecticut
Compare driving cost of an EV vs a gas car for Connecticut trips and commutes.
Neighboring state road trip hubs
FAQ
What's the best time of year for a Connecticut road trip?
Spring and fall typically offer the most comfortable driving weather across most of Connecticut. Coastal and southern routes are pleasant year-round; mountain routes are best between late spring and early fall.
How much does a Connecticut road trip cost in fuel?
At Connecticut's estimated $3.30/gal and 28 MPG, expect roughly $11.79 per 100 miles. Each route below includes a detailed estimate.
Is Connecticut EV-friendly for road trips?
Yes — most popular Connecticut routes have solid DC fast-charging coverage. Check our EV-friendly routes collection for the strongest picks.
How accurate are these distances?
Distances are calculated from city centers using a road-curvature factor of about 1.18 over straight-line distance. Real-world mileage varies by route choice and traffic.