How far is New Britain, CT from Barkhamsted, CT?
The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Barkhamsted, CT is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Britain and Barkhamsted.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain and Barkhamsted.
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Start on Whiting Street
11 m · 7 sec · Whiting Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Square
1212 ft · 29 sec · Franklin Square
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Beaver Street
1962 ft · 42 sec · Beaver Street
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Farmington Avenue
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Continue on Fienemann Road
1578 ft · 39 sec · Fienemann Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 East: Hartford
2154 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CT 4: Farmington
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
4.9 mi · 8 min · Farmington Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
3109 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Collinsville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Collinsville Road
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Continue on Canton Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Canton Road
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Continue on Burlington Avenue
581 ft · 15 sec · Burlington Avenue
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2369 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto River Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · River Road
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Continue on Cherry Brook Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Cherry Brook Road
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Continue on North Canton Road
1.2 km · 1 min · North Canton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Canton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Britain and Barkhamsted.
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.
Cherry Brook Road
Continue on Cherry Brook Road
6.68 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving New Britain and Partly Cloudy near Barkhamsted.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Britain to Barkhamsted?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from New Britain and 12.4 miles from Barkhamsted.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around New Britain and Partly Cloudy near Barkhamsted.
Stop Ideas Near Burlington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burlington.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Barkhamsted. Straight-line distance: 19.77 mi (31.82 km).
#1 New Britain
The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.
| Population | 72,198 |
| Coordinates | 41.6612100, -72.7795400 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barkhamsted
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 3,587 |
| Coordinates | 41.9292600, -72.9139900 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barkhamsted (-72.91399, 41.92926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.23 | $8.45 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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