Franklin, Massachusetts to Hartford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

69.2 miles 111.4 km · straight line
86.6 miles estimated 139.3 km · driving distance
1h 44min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
252° WSW bearing direction

How far is Franklin, Massachusetts from Hartford?

The distance from Franklin, Massachusetts to Hartford is 69.2 miles (111.4 km) as the crow flies. Hartford is located WSW of Franklin, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 86.6 miles, taking about 1h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Franklin, Massachusetts in Massachusetts and Hartford in Connecticut.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Franklin, Massachusetts and Hartford. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Franklin, Massachusetts to Hartford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 44min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 5min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 39min $10–$30* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Franklin, Massachusetts & Hartford

Quick Facts

Franklin, Massachusetts
42.08°N, 71.40°W
America/New_York
92m 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 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 359.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients