How far is Darien, CT from New Britain Island, 17?
The driving distance from Darien, CT to New Britain Island, 17 is about 503.9 miles (810.9 km), with a travel time of about 10h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8781.2 miles (14131.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 50m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Darien and New Britain Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Darien and New Britain Island.
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Start on the route
59 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Post Road
2939 ft · 57 sec · Post Road
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Turn right onto Old Kings Highway North
844 ft · 22 sec · Old Kings Highway North
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New Haven
887 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway
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Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
30.4 mi · 38 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Continue on Berlin Turnpike
15.7 mi · 20 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Merge slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston
39.7 mi · 46 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
27.4 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
1119 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire
1126 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH
3219 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
62.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike
7.8 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Blue Star Turnpike
46.4 mi · 51 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
9.8 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
767 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
834 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Augusta Bypass
2.5 mi · 4 min · Augusta Bypass
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Continue on North Belfast Avenue
8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue
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Continue on Belfast Road
1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road
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Continue on Route 3
17.6 mi · 21 min · Route 3
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Continue on Acadia Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway
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Continue on Belfast Augusta Road West
3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road West
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Continue on Augusta Road
4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Belmont Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue
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Take the exit left
1586 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 1
1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1
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Continue on Searsport Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
7 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street
6.3 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 1
1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1
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Continue on Route 1
155 m · 12 sec · Route 1
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Continue on Route 1
1 mi · 1 min · Route 1
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Continue on Acadia Highway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Acadia Highway
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Continue on Bucksport Road
8.5 mi · 10 min · Bucksport Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1116 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn left onto Foster Street
2227 ft · 1 min · Foster Street
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Turn right onto High Street
1615 ft · 43 sec · High Street
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Turn left
30.6 mi · 46 min
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
1721 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Kennedy Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Kennedy Highway
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Continue on US Highway 1A
3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 1A
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Continue on Kennedy Highway
1084 ft · 18 sec · Kennedy Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2784 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Route 1
14 mi · 21 min · Route 1
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Continue on Harrington Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Harrington Road
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Continue on Outer Dublin Street
1249 ft · 21 sec · Outer Dublin Street
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Continue on Dublin Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Dublin Street
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Continue on Main Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 1
9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 1
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Turn right onto Lubec Road
1 km · 2 min · Lubec Road
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Continue on County Road
9.3 mi · 14 min · County Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1900 ft · 38 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on State Route 189
154 m · 10 sec · State Route 189
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Continue on FDR International Memorial Bridge
880 ft · 18 sec · FDR International Memorial Bridge
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Continue straight
130 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Route 774
1.5 mi · 3 min · Route 774
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Turn right onto Glen Severn Road
1.7 mi · 7 min · Glen Severn Road
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Turn right onto Liberty Point Drive
2409 ft · 3 min · Liberty Point Drive
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Keep slight left
993 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Liberty Point Drive
1.6 mi · 10 min · Liberty Point Drive
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Darien and New Britain Island.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
62.8 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny near Darien.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Darien to New Britain Island?
The road trip is about 503.9 miles (810.9 km) and usually takes 10h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Biddeford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 251.7 miles from Darien and 252.2 miles from New Britain Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8781.2 miles (14131.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $70.14 one way or $140.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 158 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 14 hour time difference between Darien and New Britain Island, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Darien is Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Biddeford
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 Biddeford.
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Portland Transportation Center
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Darien and New Britain Island. Straight-line distance: 8781.13 mi (14131.86 km).
#1 Darien
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 21,693 |
| Coordinates | 41.0787100, -73.4692900 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Britain Island
New Britain Island is a place in West New Britain, Papua New Guinea.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | -5.7430700, 150.7715600 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
End: New Britain Island (150.77156, -5.74307)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 811 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 17m |
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 | $70.14 | $140.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $79.25 | $158.49 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $86.38 | $172.75 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $106.63 | $213.25 |
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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