How far is Jewett City, CT from New Britain, CT?

The driving distance from Jewett City, CT to New Britain, CT is about 58.4 miles (94 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
58.42 mi
00h 59m
Flight
41.41 mi
66.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.41 mi
Kilometers
66.65 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.42 mi
Kilometers
94.02 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Britain
Sun, Apr 19, 4:52 AM EDT
Return by in Jewett City
Sun, Apr 19, 5:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jewett City
2026-04-19T03:52
Arrive New Britain
Sun, Apr 19, 4:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jewett City
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
Marlborough
CT

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

From Jewett City
28.1 mi
00h 29m
To New Britain
30.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph W
Destination
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jewett City and New Britain.

  1. 1

    Start on Ashland Street

    25 m · 10 sec · Ashland Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2278 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on River Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1757 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Hartford, Colchester

    1118 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Town Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Town Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit left toward CT 2 West: Hartford

    1187 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    31 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    3188 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

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

    2533 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    2221 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 71: Kensington

    843 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto New Britain Road

    73 m · 4 sec · New Britain Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    59 m · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Whiting Street

    47 m · 4 sec · Whiting Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jewett City 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 2 West
31.2 mi · 53%
River Road
7.63 mi · 13%
I 91 South
6.02 mi · 10%
CT 9 North
5.22 mi · 9%
CT 3 South
3.03 mi · 5%
West Town Street
1.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CT 2 West

Merge slight left

31 mi · 00h 36m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
41.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlborough
00h 29m from Jewett City
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Rain Showers leaving Jewett City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Britain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jewett City to New Britain?

The road trip is about 58.4 miles (94 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Marlborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Jewett City and 30.3 miles from New Britain.

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

The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Rain Showers around Jewett City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Britain.

Stop Ideas Near Marlborough

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

24 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

25 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor station

29 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

30 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jewett City and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 41.41 mi (66.65 km).

Jewett City

#1 Jewett City

City in Griswold, Connecticut, United States of America

Population3,396
Coordinates41.6067700, -71.9809100
Altitude47
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: Ashland Street (-71.981023, 41.606638)
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.8 L · about $8.13
Round trip
$16.25
4.12 gal · 15.6 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.13 $16.25
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.18 $18.36
Premium $4.86 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $6.00 $12.35 $24.71

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jewett City and New Britain. The current time is 03:52:36.

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.