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

The driving distance from Moosup, CT to New Britain, CT is about 68 miles (109.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
68.05 mi
01h 10m
Flight
46.5 mi
74.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.5 mi
Kilometers
74.84 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.05 mi
Kilometers
109.52 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Britain
Thu, Apr 23, 9:17 AM EDT
Return by in Moosup
Thu, Apr 23, 10:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moosup
2026-04-23T08:06
Arrive New Britain
Thu, Apr 23, 9:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moosup
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Colchester
CT

Town in the U.

From Moosup
33.6 mi
00h 35m
To New Britain
34.5 mi
00h 35m

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Village Center Circle

    23 m · 8 sec · Village Center Circle

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    4 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Prospect Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    892 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1417 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 19 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 Moosup 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 2 West
31.2 mi · 46%
East Main Street
18.2 mi · 27%
I 91 South
6.02 mi · 9%
CT 9 North
5.22 mi · 8%
CT 3 South
3.03 mi · 4%
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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colchester
00h 35m from Moosup
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
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Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68 miles (109.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Colchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Moosup and 34.5 miles from New Britain.

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

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

Stop Ideas Near Colchester

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

31 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

32 mi away
27 Water Street
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

33 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

36 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moosup and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 46.5 mi (74.84 km).

Moosup

#1 Moosup

Census designated place

Population3,231
Coordinates41.7128800, -71.8809100
Altitude72
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: Village Center Circle (-71.880945, 41.712964)
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.09 L · about $9.47
Round trip
$18.94
4.8 gal · 18.18 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.47 $18.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.70 $21.39
Premium $4.86 $11.66 $23.32
Diesel $6.00 $14.39 $28.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Moosup and New Britain. The current time is 08:06:13.

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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.