How far is East Haddam, CT from New Britain, CT?

The driving distance from East Haddam, CT to New Britain, CT is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.9 mi
00h 31m
Flight
21.85 mi
35.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.85 mi
Kilometers
35.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.9 mi
Kilometers
46.51 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Britain
Sat, Apr 18, 8:17 AM EDT
Return by in East Haddam
Sat, Apr 18, 8:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Haddam
2026-04-18T07:45
Arrive New Britain
Sat, Apr 18, 8:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Haddam
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Middletown
CT

A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.

From East Haddam
14.2 mi
00h 15m
To New Britain
14.7 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Saturday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Haddam and New Britain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Haddam and New Britain.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1223 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Bridge Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bridge Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saybrook Road

    54 m · 3 sec · Saybrook Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Saybrook Road

    1850 ft · 31 sec · Saybrook Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    652 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 9 North

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    23 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2221 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 71: Kensington

    843 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto New Britain Road

    73 m · 4 sec · New Britain Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    59 m · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Whiting Street

    47 m · 4 sec · Whiting Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Haddam 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 9 North
23.8 mi · 82%
Saybrook Road
2.46 mi · 9%
South Main Street
0.96 mi · 3%
Bridge Road
0.66 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.23 mi · 1%
CT 71
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 9 North

Merge slight left

23 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middletown
00h 15m from East Haddam
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving East Haddam and Partly Sunny near New Britain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Haddam to New Britain?

The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from East Haddam and 14.7 miles from New Britain.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.02 one way or $8.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Haddam and Partly Sunny near New Britain.

Stop Ideas Near Middletown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Berlin

13 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

13 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

23 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Haddam and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 21.85 mi (35.17 km).

East Haddam

#1 East Haddam

City in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population8,956
Coordinates41.4531500, -72.4612000
Altitude11
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: Main Street (-72.461151, 41.453151)
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.86 L · about $4.02
Round trip
$8.05
2.04 gal · 7.72 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.02 $8.05
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.55 $9.09
Premium $4.86 $4.96 $9.91
Diesel $6.00 $6.12 $12.23

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between East Haddam and New Britain. The current time is 07:45:57.

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.