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

The driving distance from Lisbon, CT to New Britain, CT is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
56.81 mi
00h 57m
Flight
39.85 mi
64.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.85 mi
Kilometers
64.13 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.81 mi
Kilometers
91.42 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Britain
Sat, May 2, 11:13 PM EDT
Return by in Lisbon
Sun, May 3, 12:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lisbon
2026-05-02T22:15
Arrive New Britain
Sat, May 2, 11:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lisbon
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 Lisbon
27.3 mi
00h 29m
To New Britain
29.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW
Destination
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Saturday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    103 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    87 m · 27 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Newent Road

    914 ft · 23 sec · Newent Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Burnham Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Burnham Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1412 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Hartford, Colchester

    1118 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Town Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Town Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward CT 2 West: Hartford

    1187 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    31 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    3188 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

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

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

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

    2533 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    2221 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 71: Kensington

    843 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto New Britain Road

    73 m · 4 sec · New Britain Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    59 m · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Whiting Street

    47 m · 4 sec · Whiting Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lisbon 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 2 West
31.2 mi · 55%
South Burnham Highway
6.16 mi · 11%
I 91 South
6.02 mi · 11%
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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlborough
00h 29m from Lisbon
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lisbon and Partly Sunny near New Britain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.8 miles (91.4 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?

Marlborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Lisbon and 29.5 miles from New Britain.

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

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64.1 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lisbon and Partly Sunny 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 Lisbon and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 39.85 mi (64.13 km).

Lisbon

#1 Lisbon

Town in Connecticut, USA

Population4,238
Coordinates41.6039900, -72.0117400
Altitude100
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: (-72.014189, 41.604453)
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.59 L · about $7.93
Round trip
$15.86
4.02 gal · 15.18 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.93 $15.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.96 $17.92
Premium $4.86 $9.76 $19.53
Diesel $6.00 $12.05 $24.11

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Lisbon and New Britain. The current time is 22:15:29.

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.