How far is Hartford County, CT from New Britain, CT?

The driving distance from Hartford County, CT to New Britain, CT is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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
16.74 mi
00h 25m
Flight
10.32 mi
16.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.32 mi
Kilometers
16.61 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.74 mi
Kilometers
26.94 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Britain
Wed, Apr 15, 7:05 AM EDT
Return by in Hartford County
Wed, Apr 15, 7:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford County
2026-04-15T06:40
Arrive New Britain
Wed, Apr 15, 7:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hartford County
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
West Hartford
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Hartford County
6.9 mi
00h 12m
To New Britain
9.8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Overnight
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hartford County and New Britain.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1227 ft · 2 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Bloomfield Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Albany Avenue

    151 m · 15 sec · Albany Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Prospect Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Kane Street

    595 ft · 17 sec · Kane Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 84 West: Waterbury

    1080 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 9 South: New Britain

    715 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on CT 9 South: Newington, New Britain

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Chestnut Street

    1545 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    595 ft · 25 sec · Chestnut Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Columbus Boulevard

    1680 ft · 51 sec · Columbus Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Whiting Street

    1172 ft · 32 sec · Whiting Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford County 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 9 South
5.05 mi · 30%
I 84 West
3.32 mi · 20%
Prospect Avenue
2.46 mi · 15%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.57 mi · 9%
Chestnut Street
0.41 mi · 2%
Columbus Boulevard
0.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CT 9 South

Continue straight

4.28 mi · 00h 05m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
10.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Hartford
00h 12m from Hartford County
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hartford County and Mostly Clear near New Britain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hartford County to New Britain?

The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

West Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Hartford County and 9.8 miles from New Britain.

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

The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hartford County and Mostly Clear near New Britain.

Stop Ideas Near West Hartford

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

5 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

13 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Berlin

14 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor Locks

19 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford County and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 10.32 mi (16.61 km).

Hartford County

#1 Hartford County

County in Connecticut, United States

Population889,226
Coordinates41.8064200, -72.7328400
Altitude41
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: (-72.732898, 41.806508)
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.24 L · about $2.33
Round trip
$4.66
1.18 gal · 4.48 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.33 $4.66
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.63 $5.26
Premium $4.86 $2.87 $5.73
Diesel $6.00 $3.54 $7.08

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford County and New Britain. The current time is 06:40:25.

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.