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

The driving distance from East Hampton, CT to New Britain, CT is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
21.63 mi
00h 29m
Flight
15.47 mi
24.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.47 mi
Kilometers
24.9 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.63 mi
Kilometers
34.81 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Britain
Sat, Apr 18, 6:49 AM EDT
Return by in East Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 7:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Hampton
2026-04-18T06:20
Arrive New Britain
Sat, Apr 18, 6:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Hampton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Portland
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From East Hampton
10.6 mi
00h 14m
To New Britain
11.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°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 Hampton and New Britain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2536 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West High Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · West High Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Portland-Cobalt Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Portland-Cobalt Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Marlborough Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Marlborough Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Saint John's Square

    1101 ft · 38 sec · Saint John's Square

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2221 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 71: Kensington

    843 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto New Britain Road

    73 m · 4 sec · New Britain Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    59 m · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Whiting Street

    47 m · 4 sec · Whiting Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Hampton 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Portland-Cobalt Road
4.18 mi · 19%
West High Street
3.06 mi · 14%
Main Street
1.48 mi · 7%
South Main Street
0.96 mi · 4%
Marlborough Street
0.86 mi · 4%
Saint John's Square
0.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

9.74 mi · 00h 12m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
00h 14m from East Hampton
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving East Hampton 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 Hampton to New Britain?

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from East Hampton and 11.1 miles from New Britain.

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

The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $6.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

13 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

14 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

20 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

22 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Hampton and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 15.47 mi (24.9 km).

East Hampton

#1 East Hampton

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States

Population12,747
Coordinates41.5759300, -72.5025900
Altitude122
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 (-72.502723, 41.575869)
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.89 L · about $3.00
Round trip
$6.00
1.52 gal · 5.78 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.00 $6.00
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.39 $6.77
Premium $4.86 $3.69 $7.38
Diesel $6.00 $4.56 $9.12

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 Hampton and New Britain. The current time is 06:20:21.

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.