How far is Hampton, CT from New Britain, CT?
The driving distance from Hampton, CT to New Britain, CT is about 50.3 miles (81 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and New Britain.
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Start on East Old Route 6
23 m · 3 sec · East Old Route 6
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Turn left onto Main Street
761 ft · 16 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Old Route 6
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Old Route 6
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hartford Turnpike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hartford Turnpike
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Continue on Hampton Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Hampton Road
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Continue on Willimantic Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Willimantic Road
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Continue on Boston Post Road
2 mi · 3 min · Boston Post Road
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Keep slight right
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Middletown Road
5 mi · 6 min · Middletown Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Hebron Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Hebron Road
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 West: Hartford
1010 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
11 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
3188 ft · 1 min
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Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield
1207 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 9 North: New Britain
2533 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 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 Hampton 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 2 West
Merge slight left
11 mi · 00h 13m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hampton to New Britain?
The road trip is about 50.3 miles (81 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Terramuggus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Hampton and 24.5 miles from New Britain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.02 one way or $14.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Terramuggus
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 Terramuggus.
Hartford Union Station
Berlin
Windsor station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 38.33 mi (61.68 km).
#1 Hampton
City in Connecticut
| Population | 1,841 |
| Coordinates | 41.7839900, -72.0548000 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.93 | $15.87 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.65 | $17.29 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.67 | $21.35 |
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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