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

The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Easton, CT is about 50 miles (80.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
49.94 mi
01h 06m
Flight
38.92 mi
62.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.92 mi
Kilometers
62.64 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.94 mi
Kilometers
80.37 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Easton
Thu, Apr 16, 5:30 AM EDT
Return by in New Britain
Thu, Apr 16, 6:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Britain
2026-04-16T04:23
Arrive Easton
Thu, Apr 16, 5:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Hamden
CT

Town in Connecticut, US

From New Britain
25 mi
00h 33m
To Easton
25 mi
00h 33m

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
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30.3 mi · 38 min · North Broad Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Merritt Parkway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Merritt Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 59: Fairfield, Easton

    87 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    32 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Congress Street

    128 m · 16 sec · Congress Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Easton Turnpike

    57 m · 4 sec · Easton Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Sport Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Sport Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Center Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Center Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    7 m · 2 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 Easton.

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
38.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Broad Street
30.3 mi · 61%
Merritt Parkway
9.1 mi · 18%
Berlin Turnpike
3.38 mi · 7%
Columbus Boulevard
2.76 mi · 6%
Sport Hill Road
2.2 mi · 4%
Center Road
1.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Broad Street

Continue on North Broad Street

30.3 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
38.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamden
00h 33m from New Britain
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50 miles (80.4 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Hamden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from New Britain and 25 miles from Easton.

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

The direct path is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.94 one way or $13.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 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 near Easton.

Stop Ideas Near Hamden

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

18 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

29 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Easton. Straight-line distance: 38.92 mi (62.64 km).

New Britain

#1 New Britain

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Easton

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population7,466
Coordinates41.2528700, -73.2973400
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: New Britain (-72.77954, 41.66121)
End: Easton (-73.29734, 41.25287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.67 L · about $6.94
Round trip
$13.89
3.52 gal · 13.34 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.94 $13.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.84 $15.69
Premium $4.86 $8.55 $17.10
Diesel $6.00 $10.55 $21.11

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between New Britain and Easton. The current time is 04:23:57.

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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.