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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.29 mi
00h 49m
Flight
26.21 mi
42.18 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.21 mi
Kilometers
42.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.29 mi
Kilometers
53.57 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Britain
Sat, May 30, 5:14 PM EDT
Return by in Guilford
Sat, May 30, 6:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guilford
2026-05-30T16:24
Arrive New Britain
Sat, May 30, 5:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Guilford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Wallingford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Guilford
16.6 mi
00h 24m
To New Britain
16.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Guilford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
58°F
This Afternoon
Using Hamden as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
18 to 24 mph N
Destination
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Saturday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    69 m · 11 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Boston Post Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Boston Post Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Notch Hill Road

    20 m · 1 sec · Notch Hill Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Notch Hill Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Notch Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Foxon Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Foxon Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Forest Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Forest Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Middletown Avenue

    718 ft · 27 sec · Middletown Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Clintonville Road

    1478 ft · 30 sec · Clintonville Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Woodhouse Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Woodhouse Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Airline Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Airline Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    710 ft · 22 sec · East Center Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 91 North: Hartford

    1192 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North

    1496 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    157 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    89 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Frontage Road

    1305 ft · 41 sec · Frontage Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward CT 9 North: New Britain

    1018 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    2221 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 71: Kensington

    843 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto New Britain Road

    73 m · 4 sec · New Britain Road

  24. 24

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    59 m · 21 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Whiting Street

    47 m · 4 sec · Whiting Street

  27. 27

    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.

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
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 North
7.8 mi · 23%
I 91 North
5.59 mi · 17%
Forest Road
4.37 mi · 13%
Boston Post Road
3.94 mi · 12%
Woodhouse Avenue
3.18 mi · 10%
CT 9 North
2.13 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallingford
00h 24m from Guilford
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

20 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Guilford and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 26.21 mi (42.18 km).

Guilford

#1 Guilford

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Population22,043
Coordinates41.2889900, -72.6817600
Altitude14
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: State Street (-72.68237, 41.288869)
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.45 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.31
2.36 gal · 8.9 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Connecticut · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Guilford and New Britain. The current time is 16:24:17.

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.