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

The driving distance from Ashford, CT to New Britain, CT is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.58 mi
00h 50m
Flight
36.94 mi
59.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.94 mi
Kilometers
59.45 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.58 mi
Kilometers
73.36 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Britain
Mon, May 25, 8:41 PM EDT
Return by in Ashford
Mon, May 25, 9:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashford
2026-05-25T19:51
Arrive New Britain
Mon, May 25, 8:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Bolton
CT

Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

From Ashford
20.7 mi
00h 25m
To New Britain
24.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Ashford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
73°F
Memorial Day
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
Destination
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
72°F
Memorial Day
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ashford Center Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Ashford Center Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Pompey Hollow Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pompey Hollow Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Squaw Hollow Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Squaw Hollow Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Boston Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on Middle Turnpike

    5 mi · 8 min · Middle Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Boston Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    2856 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    569 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Russell Road

    149 m · 13 sec · Russell Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Cedar Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East Cedar Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Street

    143 m · 17 sec · East Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward CT 9 South: Middletown

    1213 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward Chestnut Street

    1545 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    595 ft · 25 sec · Chestnut Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Columbus Boulevard

    1680 ft · 51 sec · Columbus Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Whiting Street

    1172 ft · 32 sec · Whiting Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashford 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boston Turnpike
18.7 mi · 41%
CT 15 South
6.47 mi · 14%
Middle Turnpike
4.98 mi · 11%
East Cedar Street
2.81 mi · 6%
Squaw Hollow Road
2.27 mi · 5%
Ashford Center Road
2.14 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Boston Turnpike

Continue straight

8.49 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
36.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 25m from Ashford
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ashford and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Britain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from Ashford and 24.9 miles from New Britain.

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

The direct path is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.35 one way or $12.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ashford and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Britain.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bolton, 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 Bolton.

RAIL

Windsor station

20 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

21 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor Locks

23 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

31 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashford and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 36.94 mi (59.45 km).

Ashford

#1 Ashford

Town of the United States

Population4,246
Coordinates41.8731500, -72.1214700
Altitude213
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: Ashford Center Road (-72.121528, 41.87321)
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.09 L · about $6.35
Round trip
$12.70
3.22 gal · 12.18 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.35 $12.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.18 $14.35
Premium $4.86 $7.82 $15.64
Diesel $6.00 $9.66 $19.31

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashford and New Britain. The current time is 19:51:16.

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.