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

The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Coventry, CT is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
31 mi
00h 45m
Flight
25.6 mi
41.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.6 mi
Kilometers
41.2 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31 mi
Kilometers
49.89 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coventry
Wed, Apr 15, 7:49 AM EDT
Return by in New Britain
Wed, Apr 15, 8:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Britain
2026-04-15T07:04
Arrive Coventry
Wed, Apr 15, 7:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
East Hartford
CT

Town of the United States

From New Britain
15.5 mi
00h 22m
To Coventry
15.5 mi
00h 22m

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
Coventry Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
79°F
Wednesday
Using Tolland as the closest live forecast in the Tolland County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whiting Street

    11 m · 7 sec · Whiting Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Square

    1212 ft · 24 sec · Franklin Square

  3. 3

    Continue on Elm Street

    595 ft · 19 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1827 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto CT 9 North: Newington

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 175: Newington

    1137 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Cedar Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Wells Road

    661 ft · 16 sec · Wells Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1045 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Berlin Turnpike

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Berlin Turnpike

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 384 East: Providence

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1341 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield

    4 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 384 East
8.88 mi · 29%
Berlin Turnpike
7.91 mi · 26%
Main Street
4.2 mi · 14%
US 44 East
4 mi · 13%
Cedar Street
2.77 mi · 9%
CT 9 North
2.02 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 384 East

Continue straight

7.3 mi · 00h 09m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
25.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hartford
00h 22m from New Britain
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving New Britain and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Coventry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

East Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from New Britain and 15.5 miles from Coventry.

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

The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around New Britain and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Coventry.

Stop Ideas Near East Hartford

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

6 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

8 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

15 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

21 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Coventry. Straight-line distance: 25.6 mi (41.2 km).

New Britain

#1 New Britain

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Coventry

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population12,389
Coordinates41.7701000, -72.3050800
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: New Britain (-72.77954, 41.66121)
End: Coventry (-72.30508, 41.7701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.14 L · about $4.30
Round trip
$8.60
2.18 gal · 8.28 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.30 $8.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.86 $9.72
Premium $4.86 $5.30 $10.59
Diesel $6.00 $6.54 $13.07

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 Coventry. The current time is 07:04:21.

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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.