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

The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Cheshire, CT is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.81 mi
00h 24m
Flight
12.84 mi
20.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.84 mi
Kilometers
20.66 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.81 mi
Kilometers
28.66 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheshire
Mon, May 25, 11:25 AM EDT
Return by in New Britain
Mon, May 25, 11:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Britain
2026-05-25T11:00
Arrive Cheshire
Mon, May 25, 11:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Britain
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Southington
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From New Britain
8.9 mi
00h 12m
To Cheshire
8.9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
72°F
Memorial Day
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward CT 10: Milldale

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right onto South Main Street

    1151 ft · 17 sec · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Norton Street

    2138 ft · 28 sec · Norton Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Cheshire Road

    1069 ft · 16 sec · Cheshire Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    783 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Academy Road

    610 ft · 15 sec · Academy Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Woodbury Court

    93 m · 19 sec · Woodbury Court

  16. 16

    Turn left

    157 m · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 72 West
10.7 mi · 60%
Highland Avenue
4.35 mi · 24%
CT 10
0.73 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.6 mi · 3%
Norton Street
0.41 mi · 2%
Franklin Square
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 72 West

Keep slight left

7.41 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southington
00h 12m from New Britain
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Britain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cheshire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Southington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from New Britain and 8.9 miles from Cheshire.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around New Britain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cheshire.

Stop Ideas Near Southington

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

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

10 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Wallingford station

16 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

25 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Cheshire. Straight-line distance: 12.84 mi (20.66 km).

New Britain

#1 New Britain

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Cheshire

Town in Connecticut

Population28,806
Coordinates41.4989900, -72.9006600
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: New Britain (-72.77954, 41.66121)
End: Cheshire (-72.90066, 41.49899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.38 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.97
1.26 gal · 4.76 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.49 $4.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.81 $5.62
Premium $4.86 $3.06 $6.12
Diesel $6.00 $3.78 $7.56

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between New Britain and Cheshire. The current time is 11:00:58.

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.