Even though it is not located on the coast, why would hartford be a relatively easy town to get to?

  Even though Hartford is not located on the coast it is still a place that can be easily accessed. This is due to the excellent location the city has and the great network of roads that connect it to other important and big cities. Hartford is located between New York City and Boston and is directly connected with them, and it is also well connected with the cities of Montreal and Quebec City in the neighboring Canada.

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