How far is New Britain, CT from East Hampton, CT?

The driving distance from New Britain, CT to East Hampton, CT is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.97 mi
00h 30m
Flight
15.47 mi
24.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.47 mi
Kilometers
24.9 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.97 mi
Kilometers
33.75 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 8:10 AM EDT
Return by in New Britain
Sat, Apr 18, 8:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Britain
2026-04-18T07:39
Arrive East Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 8:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Britain
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Portland
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From New Britain
10.5 mi
00h 15m
To East Hampton
10.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Saturday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Britain and East Hampton.

  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

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Saint John's Square

    986 ft · 31 sec · Saint John's Square

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    109 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Marlborough Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Marlborough Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Portland-Cobalt Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Portland-Cobalt Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West High Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · West High Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2536 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    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 East Hampton.

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbus Boulevard
10.8 mi · 52%
Portland-Cobalt Road
4.18 mi · 20%
West High Street
3.06 mi · 15%
Main Street
1.48 mi · 7%
Marlborough Street
0.83 mi · 4%
South Main Street
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Columbus Boulevard

Merge slight left

10.4 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
00h 15m from New Britain
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving New Britain and Partly Sunny near East Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Britain to East Hampton?

The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from New Britain and 10.5 miles from East Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.92 one way or $5.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Britain and Partly Sunny near East Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

13 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

14 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

20 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

22 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 15.47 mi (24.9 km).

New Britain

#1 New Britain

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

Population72,198
Coordinates41.6612100, -72.7795400
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
East Hampton

#2 East Hampton

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States

Population12,747
Coordinates41.5759300, -72.5025900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: New Britain (-72.77954, 41.66121)
End: East Hampton (-72.50259, 41.57593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.8 L · about $2.92
Round trip
$5.84
1.48 gal · 5.6 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.92 $5.84
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.30 $6.60
Premium $4.86 $3.59 $7.19
Diesel $6.00 $4.44 $8.88

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New Britain and East Hampton. The current time is 07:39:46.

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.