How far is Bloomfield, CT from New Britain, CT?
The driving distance from Bloomfield, CT to New Britain, CT is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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 Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomfield and New Britain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield and New Britain.
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Start on the route
65 m · 19 sec
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Turn right
28 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Tyler Street
1542 ft · 46 sec · Tyler Street
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Turn left onto Cottage Grove Road
2022 ft · 57 sec · Cottage Grove Road
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Turn right onto Granby Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Granby Street
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Turn right onto Westbourne Parkway
814 ft · 21 sec · Westbourne Parkway
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Turn right onto Albany Avenue
1586 ft · 31 sec · Albany Avenue
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Turn left onto Scarborough Street
3202 ft · 1 min · Scarborough Street
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Continue on Whitney Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Whitney Street
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Turn right onto Farmington Avenue
1406 ft · 31 sec · Farmington Avenue
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Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Prospect Avenue
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Turn right onto Kane Street
595 ft · 17 sec · Kane Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 West: Waterbury
1080 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 9 South: New Britain
715 ft · 13 sec
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Continue on CT 9 South: Newington, New Britain
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Chestnut Street
1545 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
595 ft · 25 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto Columbus Boulevard
1680 ft · 51 sec · Columbus Boulevard
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Turn right onto Whiting Street
1172 ft · 32 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 Bloomfield 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.
CT 9 South
Continue straight
4.28 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bloomfield and Partly Sunny near New Britain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomfield to New Britain?
The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
West Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Bloomfield and 7.6 miles from New Britain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.17 one way or $4.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bloomfield and Partly Sunny near New Britain.
Stop Ideas Near West Hartford
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 West Hartford.
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Berlin
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomfield and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 11.7 mi (18.83 km).
#1 Bloomfield
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, USA
| Population | 21,182 |
| Coordinates | 41.8264900, -72.7300900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.30 | $6.60 |
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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