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

The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Brookfield, CT is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 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.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.32 mi
01h 02m
Flight
34.83 mi
56.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.83 mi
Kilometers
56.05 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.32 mi
Kilometers
76.15 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 Brookfield
Wed, May 6, 8:39 PM EDT
Return by in New Britain
Wed, May 6, 9:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Britain
2026-05-06T19:36
Arrive Brookfield
Wed, May 6, 8:39 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 New Britain
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
Middlebury
CT

Town in Connecticut

From New Britain
23.6 mi
00h 31m
To Brookfield
23.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Wednesday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph S
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whiting Street

    11 m · 7 sec · Whiting Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Square

    1212 ft · 29 sec · Franklin Square

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2397 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    112 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward CT 72 West: Bristol

    644 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    37.7 mi · 45 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 25: Brookfield

    1688 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hawleyville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hawleyville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Whisconier Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Whisconier Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Federal Road

    17 m · 2 sec · Federal Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Federal Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 72 West
41 mi · 87%
Whisconier Road
4.11 mi · 9%
Hawleyville Road
1.11 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.45 mi · 1%
CT 25
0.32 mi · 1%
Franklin Square
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

CT 72 West

Keep slight left

37.7 mi · 00h 45m

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
+12.5 mi
34.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlebury
00h 31m from New Britain
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving New Britain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brookfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.2 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?

Middlebury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from New Britain and 23.7 miles from Brookfield.

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

The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around New Britain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brookfield.

Stop Ideas Near Middlebury

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

26 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

27 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

32 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Brookfield. Straight-line distance: 34.83 mi (56.05 km).

New Britain

#1 New Britain

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

Population72,198
Coordinates41.6612100, -72.7795400
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Brookfield

#2 Brookfield

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population16,900
Coordinates41.4825900, -73.4095700
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: New Britain (-72.77954, 41.66121)
End: Brookfield (-73.40957, 41.48259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.32 L · about $6.59
Round trip
$13.18
3.34 gal · 12.64 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.59 $13.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.44 $14.89
Premium $4.86 $8.11 $16.23
Diesel $6.00 $10.01 $20.03

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between New Britain and Brookfield. The current time is 19:36:30.

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.