Detroit to Hartford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

533.3 miles 858.2 km · straight line
649.3 miles actual route 1045 km · driving distance
12h 55min estimated drive time
$62 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
91° E bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Hartford?

The distance from Detroit to Hartford is 533.3 miles (858.2 km) as the crow flies. Hartford is located E of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 649.3 miles, taking about 12h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Hartford in Connecticut.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Detroit and Hartford. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Detroit to Hartford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 55min $62 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 30min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~16h 48min $78–$227* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Hartford

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
Hartford
41.77°N, 72.67°W
America/New_York
18m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 178 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM