How far is Coventry Lake, CT from New Britain, CT?
The driving distance from Coventry Lake, CT to New Britain, CT is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
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This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coventry Lake and New Britain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coventry Lake and New Britain.
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Start on John Hand Drive
769 ft · 35 sec · John Hand Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto John Hand Drive
118 m · 18 sec · John Hand Drive
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Turn left onto Bellevue Drive
1202 ft · 55 sec · Bellevue Drive
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Turn right onto Daly Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Daly Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Boston Turnpike
3.8 mi · 6 min · Boston Turnpike
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Take the ramp straight
2856 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right
569 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Russell Road
149 m · 13 sec · Russell Road
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Turn straight onto East Cedar Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · East Cedar Street
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Continue on East Street
143 m · 17 sec · East Street
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Take the ramp left toward CT 9 South: Middletown
1213 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 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 Coventry Lake 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.
Boston Turnpike
Continue straight
8.49 mi · 00h 10m
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 Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Coventry Lake and Chance Light Rain near New Britain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coventry Lake to New Britain?
The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
East Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Coventry Lake and 18.2 miles from New Britain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Coventry Lake and Chance Light Rain near New Britain.
Stop Ideas Near East 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 East Hartford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coventry Lake and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 24.3 mi (39.1 km).
#1 Coventry Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 2,990 |
| Coordinates | 41.7723200, -72.3325800 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.21 | $10.43 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.68 | $11.37 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.02 | $14.03 |
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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