Driving Directions to Wethersfield, CT

From Hartford, drive a short distance south on I-91, following signs for Wethersfield, Old Wethersfield, Silas Deane Highway (CT-99), or Route 3/Putnam Bridge to reach the historic district, museums, and Broad Street Green 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. Watch for exits marked Wethersfield, Old Wethersfield, Silas Deane Highway, or Route 3. 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-91 South. Follow signs past Hartford to Wethersfield via Old Wethersfield, Route 3, or CT-99, 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. Travel time is generally one and a half to two hours.

From New Haven and the Connecticut shoreline, a direct drive north on I-91 typically takes 30 to 45 minutes. Meanwhile, Springfield and Albany travelers can follow I-91 South, with Springfield reachable in under an hour and Albany in about two and a half to three hours via I-90 East and I-91 South.

Once in town, take time to explore Old Wethersfield’s Main Street and the Broad Street Green. Brick churches, historic homes, and tree-lined streets create a classic New England setting, and Wethersfield Cove offers river views, birdwatching, and sunset photography just minutes from downtown. Crossing from Glastonbury via Route 3 Putnam Bridge provides postcard-worthy views of the Connecticut River and convenient access to the cove and historic district.

Food-loving travelers can stop at Heirloom Market at Comstock, Ferre & Co. for coffee, sandwiches, and a glimpse into Wethersfield’s historic seed-industry roots. Visiting on a Thursday during the season allows for a stop at the Wethersfield Farmers’ Market on the Solomon Welles House lawn, featuring local vendors, live music, and lawn seating for a relaxed late-afternoon break.

History is central to the Wethersfield experience. The Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum complex and the 1711 Buttolph-Williams House highlight colonial architecture and Revolutionary-era stories through guided tours and seasonal programs.

Throughout the area, churches and the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center host concerts, lectures, and exhibits year-round. Summer brings outdoor concerts and evening strolls, fall offers foliage weekends and harvest activities, and December’s Holidays on Main illuminates the village with carols, decorations, and extended shop hours.