How far is Ansonia, CT from New Britain, CT?

The driving distance from Ansonia, CT to New Britain, CT is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
36.64 mi
00h 41m
Flight
26.72 mi
43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.72 mi
Kilometers
43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.64 mi
Kilometers
58.96 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Britain
Tue, May 12, 5:48 PM EDT
Return by in Ansonia
Tue, May 12, 6:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ansonia
2026-05-12T17:06
Arrive New Britain
Tue, May 12, 5:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ansonia
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Prospect
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Ansonia
17 mi
00h 20m
To New Britain
19.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Tuesday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ansonia and New Britain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ansonia and New Britain.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Derby Street

    152 m · 11 sec · Derby Street

  3. 3

    Continue on New Haven Road

    615 ft · 16 sec · New Haven Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward CT 8 North: Waterbury

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Waterbury

    786 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Waterbury Road

    551 ft · 11 sec · Waterbury Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    2823 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Baldwin Street

    2115 ft · 50 sec · Baldwin Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pearl Lake Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Pearl Lake Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Harpers Ferry Road

    1604 ft · 35 sec · Harpers Ferry Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Reidville Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Reidville Drive

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward I 84 East: Hartford

    1087 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 17 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 72 East: New Britain

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown New Britain

    809 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Columbus Boulevard

    1901 ft · 60 sec · Columbus Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1694 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Franklin Square

    1381 ft · 33 sec · Franklin Square

  21. 21

    Turn left

    59 m · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Whiting Street

    47 m · 4 sec · Whiting Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ansonia and New Britain.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
14.3 mi · 39%
CT 8 North
8.35 mi · 23%
East Main Street
3.66 mi · 10%
CT 72 East
2.2 mi · 6%
Pearl Lake Road
1.54 mi · 4%
Reidville Drive
1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 84 East

Merge slight left

14.1 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prospect
00h 20m from Ansonia
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ansonia and Sunny near New Britain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ansonia to New Britain?

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Ansonia and 19.7 miles from New Britain.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ansonia and Sunny near New Britain.

Stop Ideas Near Prospect

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Prospect, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prospect.

RAIL

Wallingford station

14 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

15 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

23 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ansonia and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 26.72 mi (43 km).

Ansonia

#1 Ansonia

City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Population18,525
Coordinates41.3462100, -73.0790000
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
New Britain

#2 New Britain

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

Population72,198
Coordinates41.6612100, -72.7795400
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-73.078786, 41.346254)
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.89 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.58 gal · 9.78 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.86 $6.27 $12.53
Diesel $6.00 $7.74 $15.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Ansonia and New Britain. The current time is 17:06:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.