How far is Colebrook, CT from New Britain, CT?
The driving distance from Colebrook, CT to New Britain, CT is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colebrook and New Britain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colebrook and New Britain.
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Start on Cooper Lane
20 m · 3 sec · Cooper Lane
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Turn right onto Smith Hill Road
22 m · 10 sec · Smith Hill Road
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Turn sharp left onto Colebrook Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Colebrook Road
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Continue on Coe Street
1940 ft · 52 sec · Coe Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.1 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on New Hartford Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · New Hartford Road
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Continue on Main Street
3.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Albany Turnpike
1.9 mi · 2 min · Albany Turnpike
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Turn right onto 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 · 9 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 · 44 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 Colebrook 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
Continue on Farmington Avenue
4.86 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Colebrook 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 Colebrook to New Britain?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Colebrook and 17.3 miles from New Britain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colebrook and Sunny near New Britain.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
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 Canton.
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colebrook and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 27.92 mi (44.93 km).
#1 Colebrook
Town in Litchfied County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 1,396 |
| Coordinates | 41.9895400, -73.0956600 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.26 | $14.51 |
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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