How far is Canton, CT from New Britain, CT?
The driving distance from Canton, CT to New Britain, CT is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canton and New Britain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton and New Britain.
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Start on Albany Turnpike
1447 ft · 31 sec · Albany Turnpike
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Take the exit right toward CT 177 South: Unionville
88 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Lovely Street
4.7 mi · 9 min · Lovely Street
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Turn left onto 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 Canton 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.
Farmington Avenue
Turn left onto Farmington Avenue
4.86 mi · 00h 08m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canton to New Britain?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Canton and 9.7 miles from New Britain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
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 Farmington.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canton and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 12.73 mi (20.48 km).
#1 Canton
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 10,230 |
| Coordinates | 41.8245400, -72.8937100 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
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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