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

The driving distance from Mystic, CT to New Britain, CT is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
59.48 mi
01h 02m
Flight
47.11 mi
75.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.11 mi
Kilometers
75.82 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.48 mi
Kilometers
95.72 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Britain
Tue, May 12, 9:32 PM EDT
Return by in Mystic
Tue, May 12, 10:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mystic
2026-05-12T20:29
Arrive New Britain
Tue, May 12, 9:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mystic
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
Deep River
CT

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States

From Mystic
29.7 mi
00h 31m
To New Britain
29.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Mystic Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Overnight
Using Long Hill as the closest live forecast in the New London County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW
Destination
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Tuesday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2554 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on New London Road

    716 ft · 15 sec · New London Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Allyn Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Allyn Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Mystic Street

    610 ft · 12 sec · Mystic Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1716 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford

    1229 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    33.4 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2221 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 71: Kensington

    843 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto New Britain Road

    73 m · 4 sec · New Britain Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    59 m · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Whiting Street

    47 m · 4 sec · Whiting Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mystic and New Britain.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 9 North
34.2 mi · 58%
Mystic Street
22.1 mi · 37%
Allyn Street
1.3 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.96 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.48 mi · 1%
CT 71
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

CT 9 North

Continue straight

33.4 mi · 00h 40m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
47.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deep River
00h 31m from Mystic
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Mystic and Sunny near New Britain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Deep River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.7 miles from Mystic and 29.8 miles from New Britain.

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

The direct path is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.28 one way or $16.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mystic and Sunny near New Britain.

Stop Ideas Near Deep River

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

11 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

29 mi away
27 Water Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

33 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

35 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mystic and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 47.11 mi (75.82 km).

Mystic

#1 Mystic

Village in Connecticut

Population4,205
Coordinates41.3542700, -71.9664600
Altitude3
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: East Main Street (-71.966537, 41.354177)
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.94 L · about $8.28
Round trip
$16.57
4.2 gal · 15.88 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.28 $16.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.36 $18.72
Premium $4.86 $10.20 $20.40
Diesel $6.00 $12.59 $25.19

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Mystic and New Britain. The current time is 20:29:51.

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.