How far is New Britain, CT from Canton, CT?
The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Canton, CT is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Britain and Canton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain and Canton.
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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 right onto Lovely Street
4.7 mi · 9 min · Lovely Street
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Turn left onto Albany Turnpike
1763 ft · 38 sec · Albany Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Albany Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Britain and Canton.
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.
Farmington Avenue
Continue on Farmington Avenue
4.86 mi · 00h 08m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Britain to Canton?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from New Britain and 7.8 miles from Canton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.17 one way or $4.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
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 Farmington.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Canton. Straight-line distance: 12.73 mi (20.48 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 Canton
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 10,230 |
| Coordinates | 41.8245400, -72.8937100 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canton (-72.89371, 41.82454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 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 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.30 | $6.60 |
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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