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

The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Colebrook, CT is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.82 mi
00h 58m
Flight
27.92 mi
44.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.92 mi
Kilometers
44.93 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.82 mi
Kilometers
54.43 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colebrook
Sun, May 17, 11:19 PM EDT
Return by in New Britain
Mon, May 18, 12:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Britain
2026-05-17T22:21
Arrive Colebrook
Sun, May 17, 11:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Britain
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Canton
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From New Britain
16.9 mi
00h 29m
To Colebrook
16.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
84°F
Today
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph W
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Beaver Street

    1962 ft · 42 sec · Beaver Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Farmington Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Fienemann Road

    1578 ft · 39 sec · Fienemann Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 84 East: Hartford

    2154 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward CT 4: Farmington

    1.6 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Farmington Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    3109 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Collinsville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Collinsville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Canton Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Canton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Burlington Avenue

    581 ft · 15 sec · Burlington Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    2369 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto River Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · River Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Albany Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Albany Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on New Hartford Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · New Hartford Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Coe Street

    1940 ft · 47 sec · Coe Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Colebrook Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Colebrook Road

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right onto Smith Hill Road

    22 m · 5 sec · Smith Hill Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Cooper Lane

    20 m · 3 sec · Cooper Lane

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cooper Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farmington Avenue
6.72 mi · 20%
Main Street
4.85 mi · 14%
New Hartford Road
4.47 mi · 13%
Colebrook Road
4.1 mi · 12%
Canton Road
2.87 mi · 8%
South Main Street
2.14 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
27.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 29m from New Britain
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Britain and Sunny near Colebrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from New Britain and 16.9 miles from Colebrook.

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

The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 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 Colebrook.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

19 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

21 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

24 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

24 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Colebrook. Straight-line distance: 27.92 mi (44.93 km).

New Britain

#1 New Britain

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

Population72,198
Coordinates41.6612100, -72.7795400
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
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#2 Colebrook

Town in Litchfied County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population1,396
Coordinates41.9895400, -73.0956600
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Start: New Britain (-72.77954, 41.66121)
End: Colebrook (-73.09566, 41.98954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $4.69
Round trip
$9.39
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Connecticut · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New Britain and Colebrook. The current time is 22:21:55.

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.