How far is Farmington, CT from New Britain, CT?

The driving distance from Farmington, CT to New Britain, CT is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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
9.19 mi
00h 12m
Flight
4.87 mi
7.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.87 mi
Kilometers
7.84 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.19 mi
Kilometers
14.79 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Britain
Fri, Apr 17, 10:47 AM EDT
Return by in Farmington
Fri, Apr 17, 11:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-04-17T10:35
Arrive New Britain
Fri, Apr 17, 10:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Farmington
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
Plainville
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Farmington
4.1 mi
00h 06m
To New Britain
5.1 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Farmington Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
78°F
Friday
Using Weatogue as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
78°F
Friday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmington and New Britain.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hooker Street

    1272 ft · 27 sec · Hooker Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    829 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 72 East: New Britain

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown New Britain

    809 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Columbus Boulevard

    1901 ft · 60 sec · Columbus Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1694 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Franklin Square

    1381 ft · 33 sec · Franklin Square

  11. 11

    Turn left

    59 m · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Whiting Street

    47 m · 4 sec · Whiting Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
141.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
2.41 mi · 26%
CT 72 East
2.2 mi · 24%
Hooker Street
1.51 mi · 16%
Farmington Avenue
1.28 mi · 14%
Columbus Boulevard
0.36 mi · 4%
Franklin Square
0.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

CT 72 East

Keep slight left to continue on CT 72 East: New Britain

2.2 mi · 00h 03m

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 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
4.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainville
00h 06m from Farmington
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Farmington and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Britain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Farmington to New Britain?

The road trip is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Plainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from Farmington and 5.1 miles from New Britain.

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

The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.26 one way or $2.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Farmington and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Britain.

Stop Ideas Near Plainville

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

9 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

16 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

18 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

24 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 4.87 mi (7.84 km).

Farmington

#1 Farmington

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population25,496
Coordinates41.7198200, -72.8320400
Altitude74
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 (-72.83192, 41.719755)
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.23 L · about $1.26
Round trip
$2.52
0.64 gal · 2.46 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.26 $2.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.43 $2.85
Premium $4.86 $1.55 $3.11
Diesel $6.00 $1.92 $3.84

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington and New Britain. The current time is 10:35:11.

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.