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

The driving distance from New Britain, CT to East Hartford, CT is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
14.33 mi
00h 23m
Flight
12.03 mi
19.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.03 mi
Kilometers
19.36 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.33 mi
Kilometers
23.06 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hartford
Thu, Apr 16, 3:12 AM EDT
Return by in New Britain
Thu, Apr 16, 3:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Britain
2026-04-16T02:49
Arrive East Hartford
Thu, Apr 16, 3:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 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

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
Newington
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From New Britain
7.1 mi
00h 11m
To East Hartford
7.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Thursday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
East Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Thursday
Using Windsor as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Berlin Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Silver Lane

    1243 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Silver Lane, Roberts Street

    159 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Silver Lane

    2690 ft · 55 sec · Silver Lane

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Roberts Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Roberts Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hillside Street

    3218 ft · 1 min · Hillside Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Burnside Avenue

    2639 ft · 53 sec · Burnside Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto School Street

    1133 ft · 27 sec · School Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Tolland Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Tolland Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tolland Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
139.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Berlin Turnpike
5.47 mi · 38%
Cedar Street
2.77 mi · 19%
CT 9 North
2.02 mi · 14%
Silver Lane
0.84 mi · 6%
Roberts Street
0.66 mi · 5%
Hillside Street
0.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Berlin Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Berlin Turnpike

5.47 mi · 00h 07m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
12.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newington
00h 11m from New Britain
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving New Britain and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Hartford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Newington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from New Britain and 7.1 miles from East Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.97 one way or $3.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around New Britain and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Newington

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

8 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

9 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

18 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

19 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and East Hartford. Straight-line distance: 12.03 mi (19.36 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 Hartford

#2 East Hartford

Town of the United States

Population49,630
Coordinates41.7823200, -72.6120300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: New Britain (-72.77954, 41.66121)
End: East Hartford (-72.61203, 41.78232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.91 L · about $1.97
Round trip
$3.95
1 gal · 3.82 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.97 $3.95
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.23 $4.46
Premium $4.86 $2.43 $4.86
Diesel $6.00 $3.00 $6.00

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between New Britain and East Hartford. The current time is 02:49:00.

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.