How far is New Britain, CT from Blue Hills, CT?
The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Blue Hills, CT is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Town in Connecticut, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Britain and Blue Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain and Blue Hills.
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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 · 24 sec · Franklin Square
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Continue on Elm Street
595 ft · 19 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1827 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto CT 9 North: Newington
1209 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East: Hartford
2999 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Prospect Avenue, New Park Avenue
887 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Caya Avenue
569 ft · 17 sec · Caya Avenue
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Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Avenue
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Turn right onto Farmington Avenue
1406 ft · 31 sec · Farmington Avenue
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Turn left onto Whitney Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Whitney Street
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Continue on Scarborough Street
3217 ft · 1 min · Scarborough Street
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Turn right onto Albany Avenue
1586 ft · 30 sec · Albany Avenue
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Turn left onto Westbourne Parkway
822 ft · 22 sec · Westbourne Parkway
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Turn left onto Granby Street
1 mi · 2 min · Granby Street
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Turn right onto Tower Avenue
3195 ft · 1 min · Tower Avenue
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Turn left onto Blue Hills Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Blue Hills Avenue
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Turn left onto Britton Drive
569 ft · 28 sec · Britton Drive
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Turn right
47 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
46 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Britain and Blue Hills.
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.
CT 9 North
Merge slight left
4.35 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New Britain and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blue Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Britain to Blue Hills?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
West Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from New Britain and 7.5 miles from Blue Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.05 one way or $4.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New Britain and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blue Hills.
Stop Ideas Near West Hartford
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Hartford Union Station
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Berlin
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Blue Hills. Straight-line distance: 11.3 mi (18.18 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 Blue Hills
Census designated place in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 2,901 |
| Coordinates | 41.8128800, -72.6975900 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blue Hills (-72.69759, 41.81288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
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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