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

The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Cornwall, CT is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
40.25 mi
00h 57m
Flight
31.01 mi
49.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.01 mi
Kilometers
49.91 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.25 mi
Kilometers
64.77 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cornwall
Wed, Apr 15, 7:59 AM EDT
Return by in New Britain
Wed, Apr 15, 8:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Britain
2026-04-15T07:02
Arrive Cornwall
Wed, Apr 15, 7:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Thomaston
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From New Britain
20.1 mi
00h 28m
To Cornwall
20.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Overnight
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    84 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto School Street

    1910 ft · 29 sec · School Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Divinity Street

    60 m · 3 sec · Divinity Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Park Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Park Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Terryville Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Terryville Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Canal Street

    2108 ft · 42 sec · Canal Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Allen Street

    1 km · 1 min · Allen Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington

    1439 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Elm Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Elm Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Migeon Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Migeon Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Goshen Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Goshen Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Torrington Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Torrington Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sharon Turnpike

    20 m · 1 sec · Sharon Turnpike

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Sharon Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Sharon Turnpike

  26. 26

    Continue on Bunker Hill Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bunker Hill Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Cemetery Hill Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Hill Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    1087 ft · 30 sec · Pine Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
13.9 mi · 35%
CT 72 West
7.75 mi · 19%
Sharon Turnpike
3.64 mi · 9%
Goshen Road
2.54 mi · 6%
Torrington Road
2.06 mi · 5%
Bunker Hill Road
1.66 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

9.82 mi · 00h 11m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
31 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomaston
00h 28m from New Britain
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving New Britain and Chance Rain Showers near Cornwall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Thomaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from New Britain and 20.1 miles from Cornwall.

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

The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around New Britain and Chance Rain Showers near Cornwall.

Stop Ideas Near Thomaston

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

26 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

27 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

32 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

34 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Cornwall. Straight-line distance: 31.01 mi (49.91 km).

New Britain

#1 New Britain

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Cornwall

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population1,360
Coordinates41.8437100, -73.3292800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: New Britain (-72.77954, 41.66121)
End: Cornwall (-73.32928, 41.84371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.38 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.20
2.84 gal · 10.76 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.60 $11.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.33 $12.66
Premium $4.86 $6.90 $13.80
Diesel $6.00 $8.52 $17.03

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New Britain and Cornwall. The current time is 07:02:40.

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.