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

The driving distance from Middlebury, CT to New Britain, CT is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
26 mi
00h 30m
Flight
20.21 mi
32.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.21 mi
Kilometers
32.52 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26 mi
Kilometers
41.85 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Britain
Sat, May 30, 8:14 AM EDT
Return by in Middlebury
Sat, May 30, 8:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middlebury
2026-05-30T07:43
Arrive New Britain
Sat, May 30, 8:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Middlebury
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Southington
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Middlebury
13 mi
00h 15m
To New Britain
13 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph NW
Destination
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Saturday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Middlebury Store Road

    53 m · 8 sec · Middlebury Store Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Whittemore Road

    93 m · 10 sec · Whittemore Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Middlebury Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Middlebury Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Chase Parkway

    1160 ft · 20 sec · Chase Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 84 East: Hartford

    3066 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    19.1 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 72 East: New Britain

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown New Britain

    809 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Columbus Boulevard

    1901 ft · 60 sec · Columbus Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1694 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Franklin Square

    1381 ft · 33 sec · Franklin Square

  12. 12

    Turn left

    59 m · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Whiting Street

    47 m · 4 sec · Whiting Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middlebury 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
19.7 mi · 76%
Middlebury Road
2.6 mi · 10%
CT 72 East
2.2 mi · 8%
Columbus Boulevard
0.36 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.32 mi · 1%
Franklin Square
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 84 East

Merge slight left

19.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
20.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southington
00h 15m from Middlebury
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Middlebury and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near New Britain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Southington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Middlebury and 13 miles from New Britain.

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

The direct path is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Middlebury and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near New Britain.

Stop Ideas Near Southington

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

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

10 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Wallingford station

16 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

25 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middlebury and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 20.21 mi (32.52 km).

Middlebury

#1 Middlebury

Town in Connecticut

Population7,829
Coordinates41.5278700, -73.1276100
Altitude212
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: Middlebury Store Road (-73.127665, 41.527739)
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.47 L · about $3.63
Round trip
$7.26
1.84 gal · 6.94 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.63 $7.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.10 $8.20
Premium $4.86 $4.47 $8.94
Diesel $6.00 $5.52 $11.03

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Middlebury and New Britain. The current time is 07:43:31.

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.