How far is Guilford, CT from New Britain, CT?
The driving distance from Guilford, CT to New Britain, CT is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Guilford and New Britain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guilford and New Britain.
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Start on State Street
69 m · 11 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Boston Post Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Boston Post Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Notch Hill Road
20 m · 1 sec · Notch Hill Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Notch Hill Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Notch Hill Road
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Turn left onto Foxon Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Foxon Road
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Turn right onto Forest Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Forest Road
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Turn slight right onto Middletown Avenue
718 ft · 27 sec · Middletown Avenue
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Turn left onto Clintonville Road
1478 ft · 30 sec · Clintonville Road
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Turn right onto Woodhouse Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · Woodhouse Avenue
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Turn right onto South Airline Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Airline Road
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Turn right onto East Center Street
710 ft · 22 sec · East Center Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 91 North: Hartford
1192 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North
1496 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right
157 m · 14 sec
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Turn slight right
89 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Frontage Road
1305 ft · 41 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the ramp left toward CT 9 North: New Britain
1018 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
2221 ft · 31 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 71: Kensington
843 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto New Britain Road
73 m · 4 sec · New Britain Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
59 m · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Whiting Street
47 m · 4 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 Guilford 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.
CT 15 North
Merge slight right
7.42 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Guilford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near New Britain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Guilford to New Britain?
The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Guilford and 16.7 miles from New Britain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Guilford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near New Britain.
Stop Ideas Near Wallingford
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 Wallingford.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Guilford and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 26.21 mi (42.18 km).
#1 Guilford
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 22,043 |
| Coordinates | 41.2889900, -72.6817600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.08 | $14.15 |
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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