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

The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Derby, CT is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
35.61 mi
00h 47m
Flight
28.47 mi
45.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.47 mi
Kilometers
45.81 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.61 mi
Kilometers
57.31 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derby
Wed, Apr 15, 7:51 AM EDT
Return by in New Britain
Wed, Apr 15, 8:38 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 Derby
Wed, Apr 15, 7:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Wallingford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From New Britain
17.8 mi
00h 23m
To Derby
17.8 mi
00h 23m

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
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whiting Street

    11 m · 8 sec · Whiting Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1582 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ellis Street

    709 ft · 23 sec · Ellis Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Columbus Boulevard

    49 m · 4 sec · Columbus Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1974 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 372: East Berlin

    2126 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Berlin Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Berlin Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on North Broad Street

    24.9 mi · 31 min · North Broad Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 34 West: Derby

    953 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Derby Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Derby Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on New Haven Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · New Haven Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Derby Avenue

    1324 ft · 33 sec · Derby Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2000 ft · 57 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Minerva Street

    116 m · 18 sec · Minerva Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Third Street

    60 m · 11 sec · Third Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Broad Street
24.9 mi · 70%
Berlin Turnpike
3.38 mi · 10%
Columbus Boulevard
2.76 mi · 8%
New Haven Avenue
1.58 mi · 4%
Derby Turnpike
1.17 mi · 3%
CT 372
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Broad Street

Continue on North Broad Street

24.9 mi · 00h 31m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallingford
00h 23m from New Britain
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving New Britain and Mostly Clear near Derby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from New Britain and 17.8 miles from Derby.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around New Britain and Mostly Clear near Derby.

Stop Ideas Near Wallingford

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

20 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Derby. Straight-line distance: 28.47 mi (45.81 km).

New Britain

#1 New Britain

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Derby

City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Population12,257
Coordinates41.3206500, -73.0890000
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: New Britain (-72.77954, 41.66121)
End: Derby (-73.089, 41.32065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.76 L · about $4.97
Round trip
$9.94
2.52 gal · 9.52 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.97 $9.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.62 $11.23
Premium $4.86 $6.12 $12.24
Diesel $6.00 $7.56 $15.11

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 Derby. The current time is 07:04:39.

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.