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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.23 mi
00h 55m
Flight
27.92 mi
44.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.92 mi
Kilometers
44.93 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.23 mi
Kilometers
55.09 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Britain
Sun, May 17, 10:12 PM EDT
Return by in Colebrook
Sun, May 17, 11:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colebrook
2026-05-17T21:16
Arrive New Britain
Sun, May 17, 10:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colebrook
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
Canton
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Colebrook
17 mi
00h 27m
To New Britain
17.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
84°F
Today
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Cooper Lane

    20 m · 3 sec · Cooper Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Smith Hill Road

    22 m · 10 sec · Smith Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Colebrook Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Colebrook Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Coe Street

    1940 ft · 52 sec · Coe Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.1 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on New Hartford Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · New Hartford Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Albany Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Albany Turnpike

  9. 9

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · River Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Avenue

    46 m · 4 sec · Maple Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2219 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Burlington Avenue

    581 ft · 12 sec · Burlington Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Canton Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Canton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Collinsville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Collinsville Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    3109 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Farmington Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight toward Hartford, Waterbury

    2556 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Fienemann Road

    1697 ft · 58 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Feinemann Road, New Britain, Central Connecticut State University

    111 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Fienemann Road

    2393 ft · 53 sec · Fienemann Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Farmington Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Beaver Street

    1962 ft · 44 sec · Beaver Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Franklin Square

    1381 ft · 33 sec · Franklin Square

  27. 27

    Turn left

    59 m · 21 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Whiting Street

    47 m · 4 sec · Whiting Street

  29. 29

    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.

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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
6.99 mi · 20%
Farmington Avenue
6.72 mi · 20%
New Hartford Road
4.47 mi · 13%
Colebrook Road
4.1 mi · 12%
Canton Road
2.87 mi · 8%
Albany Turnpike
1.89 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
27.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 27m from Colebrook
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

19 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

21 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

24 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

24 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colebrook and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 27.92 mi (44.93 km).

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#1 Colebrook

Town in Litchfied County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population1,396
Coordinates41.9895400, -73.0956600
Altitude361
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: Cooper Lane (-73.09552, 41.989375)
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.57 L · about $4.77
Round trip
$9.55
2.42 gal · 9.14 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Connecticut · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Colebrook and New Britain. The current time is 21:16:39.

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.