How far is New Britain, CT from Clinton, CT?
The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Clinton, CT is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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 00h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Britain and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain and Clinton.
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Start on Whiting Street
11 m · 8 sec · Whiting Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1582 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Ellis Street
709 ft · 23 sec · Ellis Street
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Turn right onto Columbus Boulevard
49 m · 4 sec · Columbus Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
1974 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
18.7 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 81: Killingworth, Clinton
1359 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Killingworth Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Killingworth Road
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Continue on Higganum Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Higganum Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clinton Road
45 m · 2 sec · Clinton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Clinton Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Clinton Road
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Continue on Killingworth Turnpike
3 mi · 5 min · Killingworth Turnpike
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Continue on High Street
1 km · 1 min · High Street
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Turn left onto Hull Street
147 m · 17 sec · Hull Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
34 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Britain and Clinton.
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.
Columbus Boulevard
Merge slight left
18.7 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving New Britain and Sunny near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Britain to Clinton?
The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Higganum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from New Britain and 16.9 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.69 one way or $9.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Britain and Sunny near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Higganum
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 Higganum.
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Wallingford station
Old Saybrook station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 29.47 mi (47.43 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 Clinton
Town located on Long Island Sound in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 12,881 |
| Coordinates | 41.2787100, -72.5275900 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-72.52759, 41.27871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.14 | $14.27 |
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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