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

The driving distance from Hartland, CT to New Britain, CT is about 33 miles (53.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.97 mi
00h 49m
Flight
25.33 mi
40.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.33 mi
Kilometers
40.77 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.97 mi
Kilometers
53.06 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
Wed, May 13, 10:41 PM EDT
Return by in Hartland
Wed, May 13, 11:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartland
2026-05-13T21:52
Arrive New Britain
Wed, May 13, 10:41 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 Hartland
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
Canton
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Hartland
15.6 mi
00h 24m
To New Britain
17.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hartland Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Wednesday
Using Winsted as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Wednesday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Center Hill Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Center Hill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Pleasant Valley Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto River Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · River Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto New Hartford Road

    2469 ft · 42 sec · New Hartford Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Albany Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Albany Turnpike

  8. 8

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · River Road

  9. 9

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

    46 m · 4 sec · Maple Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2219 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Burlington Avenue

    581 ft · 12 sec · Burlington Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Canton Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Canton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Collinsville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Collinsville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    3109 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Farmington Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward Hartford, Waterbury

    2556 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Fienemann Road

    1697 ft · 58 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Feinemann Road, New Britain, Central Connecticut State University

    111 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Fienemann Road

    2393 ft · 53 sec · Fienemann Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Farmington Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Beaver Street

    1962 ft · 46 sec · Beaver Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Franklin Square

    1381 ft · 33 sec · Franklin Square

  26. 26

    Turn left

    59 m · 21 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Whiting Street

    47 m · 4 sec · Whiting Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartland 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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farmington Avenue
6.72 mi · 20%
Center Hill Road
6.07 mi · 18%
Main Street
4.85 mi · 15%
Canton Road
2.87 mi · 9%
River Road
2.61 mi · 8%
Albany Turnpike
1.89 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Center Hill Road

Continue on Center Hill Road

6.07 mi · 00h 11m

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
+7.6 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 24m from Hartland
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hartland and Chance Rain Showers near New Britain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33 miles (53.1 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Hartland and 17.4 miles from New Britain.

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

The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 $4.58 one way or $9.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hartland and Chance Rain Showers near New Britain.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

19 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

21 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

24 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

24 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartland and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 25.33 mi (40.77 km).

Hartland

#1 Hartland

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population2,113
Coordinates41.9962100, -72.9795500
Altitude342
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: (-72.979593, 41.996121)
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
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
1.16 gal
4.4 L · about $4.58
Round trip
$9.15
2.32 gal · 8.8 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.58 $9.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.17 $10.34
Premium $4.86 $5.64 $11.27
Diesel $6.00 $6.96 $13.91

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartland and New Britain. The current time is 21:52:06.

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.