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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Connecticut
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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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
2397 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
112 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward CT 72 West: Bristol
644 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
37.7 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 25: Brookfield
1688 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Hawleyville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hawleyville Road
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Continue on Whisconier Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Whisconier Road
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Turn right onto Federal Road
17 m · 2 sec · Federal Road
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middlebury.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Union Station
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Brookfield. Straight-line distance: 34.83 mi (56.05 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 Brookfield
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 16,900 |
| Coordinates | 41.4825900, -73.4095700 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookfield (-73.40957, 41.48259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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