Philadelphia to Hartford drive

Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Philadelphia to Hartford. If you're planning a road trip to Hartford, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.

10:00 am  start in Philadelphia
drive for about 46 minutes

10:46 am  Grounds For Sculpture
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 11:46 am
drive for about 36 minutes

12:22 pm  New Brunswick
eat at THE FROG AND THE PEACH
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:22 pm
drive for about 39 minutes

2:01 pm  Statue of Liberty
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:01 pm
drive for about 53 minutes

3:54 pm  Stamford (Connecticut)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:54 pm
drive for about 47 minutes

5:41 pm  New Haven
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 6:41 pm
drive for about 42 minutes

7:23 pm  arrive in Hartford

driving ≈ 4.5 hours

This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.

These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:

Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!

For example, here are some questions people have asked about Hartford. Click on any question to see answers from the community!

 Katie from Los Angeles asked:
What is your favorite restaurant in Hartford?  (4 answers)

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Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!

Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Hartford to Philadelphia drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.

Looking for ideas for more destinations within driving distance of Philadelphia? Try searching for places within 3.5 hours of Philadelphia.

You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Philadelphia to Hartford. Or get a full Philadelphia to Hartford flight plan.

Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend. Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong, or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.

And if you know Philadelphia well, please help your fellow travelers and answer their questions about Philadelphia!