How far is New Britain, CT from Canaan, CT?
The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Canaan, CT is about 45 miles (72.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Britain and Canaan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain and Canaan.
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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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Turn left onto Albany Turnpike
1.9 mi · 2 min · Albany Turnpike
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Continue on Main Street
3.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on New Hartford Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · New Hartford Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Winsted-Norfolk Road
5 mi · 8 min · Winsted-Norfolk Road
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Continue on Greenwoods Road East
5.7 mi · 10 min · Greenwoods Road East
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Continue on East Canaan Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · East Canaan Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Street
44 m · 4 sec · Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Britain and Canaan.
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.
Greenwoods Road East
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5.69 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Britain and Rain Showers near Canaan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Britain to Canaan?
The road trip is about 45 miles (72.4 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
New Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from New Britain and 22.5 miles from Canaan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38 miles (61.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.27 one way or $12.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around New Britain and Rain Showers near Canaan.
Stop Ideas Near New Hartford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Canaan. Straight-line distance: 37.95 mi (61.08 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 Canaan
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 1,051 |
| Coordinates | 42.0273100, -73.3292800 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canaan (-73.32928, 42.02731)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.27 | $12.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.54 | $19.07 |
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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