Driving Distance from Boston to Connecticut Cities

Distances from Boston (downtown) to major Connecticut cities:

• Hartford (capital): ~100 miles (161 km) – ~1h 45m via I-84 W.
• New Haven: ~135 miles (217 km) – ~2h 15m via I-95 S / I-91 N.
• Stamford: ~165 miles (266 km) – ~2h 45m via I-95 S (heavy traffic common).
• Bridgeport: ~150 miles (241 km) – ~2h 30m via I-95 S.
• Waterbury: ~115 miles (185 km) – ~2h via I-84 W.
• Mystic (coastal): ~100 miles (161 km) – ~1h 50m via I-95 S.

Times assume normal traffic. Rush hour (6–9 AM, 4–7 PM), accidents, or weather (especially on I-95) can add 30–90+ minutes. Metro-North rail from Boston (via Providence) is an alternative to New Haven/Stamford.