West Hartford, Connecticut, is a vibrant town just west of downtown Hartford along I-84. Known for the bustling West Hartford Center, modern Blue Back Square, and beautiful Elizabeth Park, the town is an easy and convenient destination whether you're visiting for dining, shopping, or exploring its tree-lined residential neighborhoods.
From Hartford, drive a short distance west on I-84, taking exits for West Hartford, Park Road, or Prospect Avenue to reach West Hartford Center, Blue Back Square, and surrounding neighborhoods in just minutes.
Visitors from New York City or northern New Jersey can head north via I-95 or the Merritt Parkway (CT-15) to New Haven, then continue on I-91 North toward Hartford. Merge onto I-84 West and watch for exits marked West Hartford, Park Road, or Prospect Avenue. Typical drive time is approximately two to three hours, depending on traffic conditions.
If you're heading in from Boston, take I-90 West (Mass Pike) to the Springfield area, then merge onto I-84 toward Hartford. As you approach the Hartford area on I-84, West Hartford exits appear just before downtown Hartford. Look for signs indicating West Hartford, Park Road, or Prospect Avenue for an estimated drive of about one and a half to two and a half hours.
Travelers from Providence, Rhode Island, can drive I-95 West into Connecticut, then transition inland via CT-9 North or continue on I-91 North toward Hartford. Merge onto I-84 West and follow signs for West Hartford exits. Travel time is generally one and a half to two hours.
From New Haven and the Connecticut shoreline, drive north on I-91 to the Hartford area, then take I-84 West for a short stretch into West Hartford. The trip typically takes 30 to 45 minutes. Meanwhile, Springfield and Albany travelers can follow I-91 South toward Hartford, then merge onto I-84 West, with Springfield reachable in under an hour and Albany in about two and a half to three hours via I-90 East, I-91 South, and I-84 West.
