How far is Barkhamsted, CT from New Britain, CT?
The driving distance from Barkhamsted, CT to New Britain, CT is about 26 miles (41.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barkhamsted and New Britain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barkhamsted and New Britain.
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Start on North Canton Road
1.2 km · 1 min · North Canton Road
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Continue on Cherry Brook Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Cherry Brook Road
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Continue on River Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · River Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Avenue
46 m · 4 sec · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Bridge Street
2219 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Burlington Avenue
581 ft · 12 sec · Burlington Avenue
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Turn straight onto Canton Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Canton Road
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Continue on Collinsville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Collinsville Road
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Continue on Main Street
3109 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
4.9 mi · 8 min · Farmington Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward Hartford, Waterbury
2556 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury
2383 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fienemann Road
1697 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Feinemann Road, New Britain, Central Connecticut State University
111 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Fienemann Road
2393 ft · 53 sec · Fienemann Road
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Farmington Avenue
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Continue on Beaver Street
1962 ft · 46 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Square
1381 ft · 33 sec · Franklin Square
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Turn left
59 m · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Whiting Street
47 m · 4 sec · Whiting Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barkhamsted and New Britain.
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.
Cherry Brook Road
Continue on Cherry Brook Road
6.68 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Barkhamsted and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near New Britain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barkhamsted to New Britain?
The road trip is about 26 miles (41.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Barkhamsted and 13.5 miles from New Britain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Barkhamsted and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near New Britain.
Stop Ideas Near Burlington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burlington.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barkhamsted and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 19.77 mi (31.82 km).
#1 Barkhamsted
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 3,587 |
| Coordinates | 41.9292600, -72.9139900 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Britain
The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.
| Population | 72,198 |
| Coordinates | 41.6612100, -72.7795400 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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